Thai Spicy Shrimp Salad Yaam Goong
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Thai Spicy Shrimp Salad (Yaam Goong) is a refreshing dish that perfectly balances tangy, spicy, sweet, and salty elements. Featuring plump, juicy shrimp poached to tender perfection and tossed with crisp vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and shallots, this salad is a symphony of textures and tastes. The zesty lime juice and fiery Thai bird’s eye chilies in the dressing bring authentic Thai heat, while fresh herbs like cilantro and mint add a fragrant touch. Topped with crushed roasted peanuts for added crunch, this quick, 20-minute recipe is ideal as a light meal or appetizer. Serve it over fresh lettuce for a beautiful presentation, and enjoy the true essence of Thai cuisine in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 3 Thai bird's eye chilies (finely chopped)
- 2 Shallots (thinly sliced)
- 8 Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Cucumber (sliced into thin half-moons)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts (crushed)
- 4 Lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a gentle boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Poach the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain the shrimp and allow them to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and chopped chilies to create the dressing. Adjust to taste if necessary (more lime for tanginess, more sugar for sweetness, or more chilies for heat).
Place the cooked shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced shallots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro leaves, and mint leaves.
Pour the dressing over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts on top for added texture and flavor.
Optionally, serve the salad over a bed of fresh lettuce leaves for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, spicy, and refreshing Thai dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3200 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2205 mg | 47% | |
*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.
