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Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe

Delicious Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe You'll Crave Daily

This Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe is a refreshing, gluten-free dish bursting with flavors you'll crave daily.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves Fresh
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Or soy sauce for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek Or chili paste
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts Chopped

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Pot
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, sugar, and sambal oelek until fully combined.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Drain and add to the dressing.
  3. Toss the warm poached shrimp with shallots, cilantro, and mint leaves in the bowl with dressing, mixing gently.
  4. Transfer the salad mixture to a serving bowl and top with roasted peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Adjust spice level to preference.

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