Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad, a refreshing and bold recipe that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with succulent, pan-seared shrimp, crisp mixed greens, julienned carrots, and crunchy fresh vegetables, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing that balances lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and the fiery kick of Thai red chilies. Finished with fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint, plus a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for extra texture, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes and serves four. Perfect for those craving a healthy, protein-packed meal with a spicy Thai twist, this salad is as satisfying as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup unsalted peanuts, crushed
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 small Thai red chili, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chopped Thai red chili, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the dressing. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss again until evenly coated.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3228 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 141.8 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 789 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3776 mg | 80% | |
*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.
