Thai Salad with Easy Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 head of lettuce, chopped
• 1/4 red cabbage, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, sliced cabbage, sliced onion, chopped cilantro, and half of the chopped peanuts.
5. Add cooked shrimp and dressing to the large mixing bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Garnish with the remaining chopped peanuts and serve.

Verdict

This Thai salad with easy shrimp recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The combination of fresh vegetables with the sweet and savory dressing and succulent shrimp is both refreshing and satisfying. The added crunch of roasted peanuts provides a nice contrast of textures.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this salad with steamed rice or noodles for a more filling meal. You can also add other toppings like sliced avocado or mango for a more tropical twist. This salad is great for meal prep and can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.