Thai Inspired Caesar Salad Recipe
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Thai Inspired Caesar Salad—a fusion of classic Caesar components and bold Thai flavors. This recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce with smoky grilled shrimp, crunchy roasted peanuts, and crispy fried rice paper for an irresistible texture. A creamy peanut-lime dressing laced with fish sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of sriracha adds a spicy, tangy kick that sets this salad apart. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s the perfect balance of savory, nutty, and citrusy flavors. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this refreshing salad is ideal as a light, flavor-packed main course or an impressive side dish for your next dinner gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 12 pieces Grilled shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 sheets Rice paper, fried until crispy
- 0.25 cups Chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1.5 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Grill the shrimp: Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper, then grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the crispy rice paper: Heat a shallow pan with about 1 inch of oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry the rice paper sheets for about 10 seconds each until they puff up and turn crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, half of the chopped roasted peanuts, and half of the chopped cilantro.
Add the dressing: Pour the prepared peanut-lime dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Plate the salad: Divide the dressed salad among four plates. Top each plate with 3 grilled shrimp, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, the remaining peanuts and cilantro, and pieces of crispy rice paper.
Serve immediately: Enjoy this refreshing and unique Thai-inspired Caesar salad as a light meal or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.0 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3479 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 80.0 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2541 mg | 54% | |
*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.
