Shape's Vietnamese Shrimp Salad
Elevate your salad game with Shape's Vietnamese Shrimp Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables, succulent shrimp, and bold Southeast Asian flavors. This refreshing dish combines juicy shrimp, tangy lime, aromatic fish sauce, and a touch of heat from red chili, all tossed in a light, zesty dressing. Crunchy shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers are paired with fresh mint and cilantro for a burst of color and flavor, while roasted peanuts add the perfect finishing crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy, gluten-free recipe is ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Whether you're looking for a taste of Vietnam or a crowd-pleasing dish, this shrimp salad is a delicious, wholesome choice that’s bursting with flavor and texture!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Red chili (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
- 1 medium Cucumber (julienned)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 200 grams Cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, red chili, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine julienned carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, shredded cabbage, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.
Step 4
Add the cooked shrimp to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over. Toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 5
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl and sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts on top for added crunch.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful Vietnamese shrimp salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1589.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1134.3 |
| Total Fat 37.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 976.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4279.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.7g | |
| Protein 143.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 894.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 824.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4082.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories