Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad: The Best Easy Fresh Twist
A delicious and refreshing twist on the classic shrimp salad, featuring creamy cucumbers for a delightful bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers, and fresh dill.
- Cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, combine the shrimp with the cucumber mixture and stir well.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be served on its own or with crackers.
- For extra crunch, consider adding diced bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg