Description
Mediterranean zest meets cool refreshment in this Shrimp and Cucumber Salad, blending tangy herbs with succulent seafood. Crisp cucumber slices and perfectly seasoned shrimp create a light, elegant dish you’ll crave for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently mix cooked shrimp, thinly sliced cucumber, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a separate small container until fully incorporated.
- Drizzle the zesty dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture, carefully folding ingredients to ensure even coating.
- Delicately adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting to balance flavors.
- For optimal freshness, serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Optional: Garnish with additional cilantro leaves or sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before presenting for enhanced visual appeal and textural contrast.
Notes
- Swap cilantro for parsley if you dislike the herb’s strong flavor or have a genetic sensitivity that makes it taste soapy.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a celiac-friendly version of this refreshing salad.
- Quickly blanch shrimp in boiling water for 1-2 minutes to ensure tender, perfectly cooked seafood without rubbery texture.
- Add sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch and nutty complexity to elevate the dish’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 102 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg