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Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad: A Zesty Taste of Thailand at Home

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad, a quick and healthy meal bursting with freshness and zest.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs
  • Platter

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar
  • 2-3 pieces red bird's eye chilies chopped
  • ½ cup shallots thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced cucumber
  • Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar in a medium bowl until fully dissolved. Stir in chopped red bird's eye chilies.
  • Marinate the shrimp in the dressing, ensuring they are coated, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add shallots, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, mint, and cucumber to the marinated shrimp and mix well.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves for a colorful presentation.

Notes

The shrimp benefits most from marinating in the dressing; do not skip this step for optimum flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Easy, Healthy, Quick, Refreshing, Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad, zesty
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