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creamy shrimp salad

Tasty shrimp salad with a wonderfully creamy dressing is the perfect lunch, It's simple yet full of classic flavors! It's a light, creamy, cold salad perfect for those hot summer days.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy shrimp salad
Servings: 2
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • pot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 2 medium cucumbers peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup low fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain the shrimp then pat dry.
  • Place the shrimp, celery, lemon juice, cucumbers, salt, pepper, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Toss gently to coat.
  • Garnish with additional cilantro and serve, Serve immediately. or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 302mg | Sodium: 1419mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 1mg