Sweet and Sour Thai Shrimp Salad
Dive into the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Sweet and Sour Thai Shrimp Salad, a zesty fusion of juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and an irresistible homemade dressing. Perfectly cooked shrimp are tossed with mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, julienned carrots, and colorful bell peppers, all brought to life by a tangy-sweet dressing made with lime juice, honey, fish sauce, and a hint of red chili. Finished with fresh cilantro and crushed roasted peanuts, this salad offers the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this nutritious recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for fans of Thai cuisine, this salad is a feast for the senses and a healthy take on traditional sweet-and-sour dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 red chili, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the sweet-and-sour dressing by whisking together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red chili, and minced garlic. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil, then the shrimp. Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and red bell pepper.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl and drizzle the sweet-and-sour dressing over the top. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Garnish the salad with fresh cilantro and crushed roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor.
Serve the Sweet and Sour Thai Shrimp Salad immediately for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3416 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.8 g | ||
| Protein | 132.1 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2805 mg | 60% | |
*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.
