Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo
45 min.
8
253kcal

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Introducing a delightful and refreshing Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo, a perfect dish to elevate any meal. This gluten-free and dairy-free salad is not only light and refreshing, but it also bursts with flavor, making it an ideal side dish for summer barbecues or dinner parties.

Imagine succulent wild Maine shrimp, tenderly poached in a fragrant broth infused with dill, lemon, and spices. This delicate seafood is then combined with crisp English cucumber, adding a satisfying crunch to each bite. The pièce de résistance is, of course, the creamy horseradish mayonnaise. With just the right amount of kick from the horseradish and a zesty touch from white wine vinegar, this sauce brings the entire dish together, ensuring it tantalizes your taste buds.

Not only is this salad packed with flavor, but it's also a guilt-free option, with just 253 calories per serving. It makes for an effortless yet impressive dish that you can prepare in just 45 minutes. Whether serving it at your next gathering or enjoying it as a simple dinner at home, the Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo promises to be a crowd-pleaser that highlights the beauty of fresh ingredients. Dive into this culinary delight and discover why it’s destined to become a staple in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 10  peppercorns whole black
  • 0.5 bunch optional: dill 
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup horseradish prepared ()
  • tablespoons kosher salt plus more
  •  optional: lemon halved
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 cup persian cucumber english unpeeled cut into 1/4" pieces
  •  shallots halved
  • pound shrimp wild frozen shelled thawed cut into 1/2" pieces (preferably American)
  • teaspoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, 1/4 cup horseradish, and vinegar in a small bowl to blend. Season horseradish mayonnaise to taste with salt, pepper, and more horseradish, if desired. Fold in tarragon.
  2. line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  3. Combine dill, next 3 ingredients, and 3 tablespoons salt in a large wide pot. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into pot; add lemon halves.
  4. Add 3 quarts water and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium; simmer poaching liquid for 10 minutes.
  5. Working in batches, place shrimp in a sieve and poach, shaking sieve occasionally, until shrimp just begin to curl and turn opaque, 15–20 seconds.
  6. Transfer to prepared sheet; let cool.
  7. Combine cucumber, shrimp, and 1/4 cup horseradish mayonnaise in a medium bowl; fold to coat. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more horseradish, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill shrimp and remaining mayonnaise separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories253kcal
Protein19.13%
Fat75.21%
Carbs5.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.19
Glycemic Load
0.93
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.3469565640325%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.88mg
Hesperetin
3.77mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.78kcal
12.64%
Fat:21.41g
32.94%
Saturated Fat:3.37g
21.05%
Carbohydrates:3.63g
1.21%
Net Carbohydrates:2.74g
1%
Sugar:1.45g
1.61%
Cholesterol:103.05mg
34.35%
Sodium:2894.44mg
125.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.25g
24.5%
Vitamin K:47.2µg
44.95%
Phosphorus:138.39mg
13.84%
Copper:0.25mg
12.65%
Vitamin C:9.96mg
12.07%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.8%
Magnesium:28.32mg
7.08%
Potassium:243.33mg
6.95%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.3%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.28%
Calcium:61.33mg
6.13%
Iron:0.86mg
4.8%
Fiber:0.88g
3.54%
Folate:11.23µg
2.81%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.7%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.47%
Selenium:1.02µg
1.46%
Vitamin A:71.85IU
1.44%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.1%
Source:Epicurious