Ever find yourself daydreaming about a breezy beach day? These Refreshing Shrimp Salad Cucumber Bites might just be the ticket for a little escape—cool, crisp, and absolutely refreshing. Crunchy cucumbers meet succulent shrimp, and it’s like a mini-vacation for your taste buds.
Steps
- In a bowl, mix together the peeled shrimp, chopped celery, and red onion.
- Add light mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to the shrimp mixture, then season with seasoning salt or adobo and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Lay out thin cucumber slices on a serving platter and lightly sprinkle with salt.
- Spoon a generous amount of the shrimp salad onto each cucumber slice.
- Garnish the shrimp-topped cucumber slices with chopped chives for an added touch.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound cooked shrimp, peeled
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fat-free Greek yogurt
- Seasoning salt or adobo seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 30 thin cucumber slices (approximately from 1 large cucumber)
- Chopped chives for garnish
Nutritional Values
Calories: 468 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.8 g | Protein: 75.2 g | Fat: 11.2 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 660 mg | Sodium: 1100 mg | Fiber: 4 g
FAQ
- Can I prepare shrimp salad in advance?
- Yes, you can make shrimp salad a day before your event. While it’s best to consume seafood immediately for freshness, the shrimp salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- What are some variations or tips for making this shrimp salad?
- You can enhance the flavor by adding fresh dill. If you’re out of adobo seasoning or seasoning salt, a mix of Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt will work. The recipe yields approximately 1 pound of salad, excluding the cucumbers.
- How can shrimp salad be served for different occasions?
- Shrimp salad is perfect as an appetizer on cucumber slices, but it can also be served on endive leaves or crackers. For a more substantial meal, consider serving it over lettuce with added vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado, or as a sandwich on whole-grain bread.
- What type of shrimp should I use to save time?
- To save time, purchase fresh or frozen cooked shrimp. This way, you can skip the step of cooking the shrimp yourself.
- How do I garnish shrimp salad on cucumber slices?
- Arrange cucumber slices on a platter, season with salt, and top each slice with a generous tablespoon of shrimp salad. Finish by garnishing with chopped chives.
Tips
- Consider using a combination of Greek yogurt and light mayonnaise to create a healthier, creamy shrimp salad with fewer calories and fat.
- For added flavor, try incorporating fresh dill into the shrimp salad.
- If adobo seasoning or seasoning salt is unavailable, you can substitute with Old Bay seasoning or a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- To save time, opt for pre-cooked shrimp, either fresh or frozen, which allows you to skip the cooking step and quickly prepare the salad.
Equipment
- A mandoline slicer (for slicing cucumbers thinly)
- A platter for serving the cucumber slices with shrimp salad
