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Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and spicy Thai-inspired shrimp salad packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 0.25 cup whole roasted (salted cashews)
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 piece 2-inch piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 0.25 cup roughly chopped white onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 pound large peeled (deveined tail-off shrimp)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.125 teaspoon turmeric
  • 0.125 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1.5 cups packed baby arugula
  • 1.5 cups packed chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 small corn cob (kernels removed)
  • 0.5 medium cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced)
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • as needed Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes to make the dressing.
  • Cook shrimp in a skillet with garlic powder, ground ginger, turmeric, chili powder, and sesame oil until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, arugula, romaine, corn, cucumber, carrots, basil, and cilantro.
  • Add cooked shrimp to the salad and toss with the dressing.
  • Serve garnished with lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: shrimp