Shrimp and cucumber salad
8 servings
30 minutes
Shrimp and cucumber salad is a refined combination of freshness and sophistication. Its roots can be found in European cuisine, where the balance of textures and flavors is valued. Sweet shrimp marinated in honey and lemon juice gain a special depth, while their light frying highlights the delicate taste. Crunchy cucumbers refresh the dish, and grated cheese adds creaminess. A dressing reminiscent of homemade mayonnaise unites all ingredients, adding hints of spiciness with mustard and lemon juice. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer, an elegant side dish, or a main course for dinner when one desires tenderness, freshness, and refined flavor.
1
We boil the shrimp in water adding salt, 5-6 peppercorns, 4 cloves, and bay leaf. We clean them.
- Shrimp: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Black peppercorns: 5 piece
- Cloves: 4 pieces
- Bay leaf: 3 pieces
2
We make a marinade for shrimp. In a bowl, mix 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and a pepper mix (preferably paprika). Marinate the peeled shrimp for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground pepper blend: 1 teaspoon
3
Drain the marinade and fry the shrimp for 1–3 minutes.
- Shrimp: 500 g
4
We cut the cucumbers into strips.
- Cucumbers: 4 pieces
5
Grating cheese on a grater.
- Cheese: 100 g
6
We boil the eggs and cut them into strips.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
7
We prepare the dressing sauce. Pour vegetable oil into a blender cup. Add milk to the oil. Blend for 1 minute until it resembles mayonnaise. Add salt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, mustard, and sugar to this mixture. Blend again for 1-2 minutes. Taste it; if you want it more sour, add more lemon juice; if you want it spicier, add more mustard—make it delicious for you.
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
- Milk: 50 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
8
Mix cucumbers, eggs, shrimp, and sauce. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Cucumbers: 4 pieces
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Shrimp: 500 g
- Cheese: 100 g
