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shrimp cucumber salad in bowl.

Spicy Cucumber and Shrimp Salad

Sara
This spicy shrimp and cucumber salad is refreshing and light.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1 bag shrimp boil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cucumbers diced
  • ½ cup mint leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil with shrimp boil bag and red pepper flakes. 
  • Boil shrimp for 3 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp and let cold water run over them for 1-2 minutes. Drain again. Peel.
  • Combine cucumbers and shrimp in bowl.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and pour over shrimp and cucumbers.
  • Cover and chill at least one hour.

Notes

Diced tomatoes can be added if desired. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33recipeCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 788mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cucumber and shrimp salad
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