Cucumber and Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
| 2 English cucumbers | ||
| 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced | ||
| 1 lb small cooked salad shrimp | ||
| For the dressing | ||
| 1/4 cup sugar | ||
| 1 cup rice vinegar | ||
| 2 tbs soy sauce | ||
| 3 tbs sesame seeds, toasted | ||
| 2 tsp red pepper flakes, more if you like it spicy | ||
| 6-8 radishes, chopped | ||
| lettuce leaves for serving | ||
| Fresh dill for garnish |
- Cut the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut into crescents.
- Add to a bowl and salt lightly and mix. Allow to sit for 30 minutes then drain cucumbers through a wire mesh strainer. This will help to remove excess liquid.
- In another bowl combine the cucumber with the shrimp, red pepper flakes, red onion and radishes
- Mix all ingredients for the dressing, then pour over the cucumbers. Reserve some of the dressing for later use.
- Taste for seasoning and re season with salt and pepper if desired.
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