Shanghai Shrimp Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Shanghai Shrimp Salad, a perfect blend of bold Asian-inspired flavors and crisp textures. Juicy, pan-seared shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper are paired with a medley of fresh Napa cabbage, julienned carrots and cucumbers, green onions, and fragrant cilantro. Tossed with a zesty dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger, this salad is finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for a light lunch, dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing twist that’s perfect for warmer days.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoons Olive oil
• 200 grams Napa cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
• 1 medium Cucumber (julienned)
• 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional)
• 1.5 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoons Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ginger (grated)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Toss the shrimp with salt and black pepper to season.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

While the shrimp cools, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the Napa cabbage, julienne the carrot and cucumber, and slice the green onions thinly. Chop the cilantro if using.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.

Step 8

Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and gently toss to mix.

Step 9

Transfer the Shanghai Shrimp Salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cold, refreshing dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1060.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	901.6

Total Fat 38.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 878.8mg	0%
Sodium 3271.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 118.3g	0%

Vitamin D 804.7IU	0%
Calcium 462.8mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 2314.8mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 49.4%

Carbs: 14.4%