Cashew Shrimp and Pea Salad
Bursting with freshness and crunch, this Cashew Shrimp and Pea Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that's perfect for lunch or light dinners. Tender, pan-seared shrimp combine beautifully with sweet green peas, crisp mixed greens, and the nutty crunch of roasted cashews. The salad is elevated with a zesty sesame dressing, featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, and just a hint of honey for balance. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for weeknight meals or elegant gatherings. Garnished with optional cilantro for a fresh finish, this gluten-free salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures that's sure to please every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 200 grams Fresh or frozen green peas
- 100 grams Cashews (roasted, unsalted)
- 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 150 grams Mixed greens or arugula
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the green peas and blanch them for 2 minutes if fresh, or 1 minute if using frozen peas. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove the shrimp from the pan and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing. Adjust seasonings as needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched peas, cooked shrimp, roasted cashews, thinly sliced red onion, and mixed greens. Toss gently to mix.
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Cashew Shrimp and Pea Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 976 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 2768 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 156.3 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.4 mcg | 112% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3134 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
