Thai Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Thai Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad is a refreshing take on classic Thai cuisine. Perfect for a light appetizer or flavorful side dish, this recipe combines tender, perfectly cooked shrimp with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs like cilantro and mint, and a tangy fish sauce-lime dressing. A hint of heat from bird's eye chili and the option to add crunchy cucumbers and roasted peanuts make this dish irresistibly dynamic. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy—the hallmark of Thai cooking—ideal for summer gatherings or any time you crave something fresh and bold. Don't forget to adjust the seasoning to your taste for the ultimate personalized Thai experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined, medium size)
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 2 pieces Shallots (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 piece Bird's eye chili (thinly sliced)
- 1 piece Cucumber (thinly sliced, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Peanuts (roasted and chopped, optional)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
While the shrimp cool, halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the shallots. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves, and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes and shallots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the sliced bird's eye chili to the dressing.
Add the cooked shrimp to the mixing bowl, then pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
If using cucumber slices and chopped peanuts, add them to the salad now for extra crunch and flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar to suit your preferences.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish. Optionally, garnish with extra chopped cilantro or mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 78.3 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1789 mg | 38% | |
*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.
