Prawn Salad Pla Gung

Bursting with vibrant Thai flavors, Prawn Salad Pla Gung is a refreshing and zesty dish that perfectly balances tangy, spicy, and savory notes. This quick and easy recipe features succulent prawns tossed with crisp lemongrass, aromatic shallots, fiery bird's eye chili, and a medley of fresh herbs like mint and cilantro. A light dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the prawns while adding an irresistible tang. Paired with crunchy cucumber and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is a tropical delight that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Ideal as a light appetizer or a satisfying main course, it’s a must-try for lovers of authentic Thai cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Large prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 2 stalks Lemongrass (finely sliced)
• 3 pieces Shallots (thinly sliced)
• 2 pieces Bird's eye chili (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 medium piece Cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Add the prawns to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced lemongrass, shallots, bird's eye chili, mint leaves, cilantro, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 5

Add the cooked prawns to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and herbs. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Transfer the prawn salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional mint leaves or cilantro if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1143.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	427.1

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 351mg	0%
Sodium 5129.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 667.0mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 2538.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.1%

Protein: 46.7%

Carbs: 47.2%