Vietnamese Seafood Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this refreshing Vietnamese Seafood Salad, a perfect harmony of zesty, savory, and crisp elements. This dish features tender shrimp and squid, quickly poached to perfection and tossed with a medley of crunchy julienned carrots, cucumber, and red onion. The tangy dressing, made with fresh lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and a hint of red chili, infuses the salad with authentic Southeast Asian flair, while fresh herbs like cilantro and mint add a burst of fragrance and color. Topped with roasted peanuts for a delightful crunch, this light yet satisfying salad is perfect as a starter or a healthy main dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a show-stopping recipe for seafood lovers looking to explore bold and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 250 grams Squid (cleaned and cut into rings)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 1 large Red chili (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
- 1 medium Cucumber (seeded and julienned)
- 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts (crushed)
- 3 cups Water
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the squid rings and cook for 1-2 minutes or until they turn opaque. Remove immediately with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
Using the same pot of boiling water, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and fully cooked. Remove and place in the bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside with the squid.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and sliced chili in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and mint. Add the cooked shrimp and squid.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl. Sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Vietnamese Seafood Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 977 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 679 mg | 14% | |
*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.
