Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
The dressing
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
3
tablespoons
lime juice
-
¼
cup
whole roasted, salted cashews
-
¼
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
-
2
teaspoons
honey
-
1
piece
fresh ginger (2-inch, roughly chopped)
-
1
tablespoon
unseasoned rice vinegar
-
¼
cup
cilantro
-
1
clove
garlic (roughly chopped)
-
¼
cup
white onion (roughly chopped)
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
The shrimp
-
½
pound
large peeled, deveined tail-off shrimp
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
¼
teaspoon
ground ginger
-
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
⅛
teaspoon
turmeric
-
⅛
teaspoon
chili powder
-
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
-
1
teaspoon
toasted sesame oil
The salad
-
1
cup
shredded purple cabbage
-
1 ½
cups
packed baby arugula
-
1 ½
cups
packed chopped romaine lettuce
-
1
small
corn cob (kernels removed)
-
½
medium
cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced)
-
½
cup
shredded carrots
-
2
tablespoons
chopped basil
-
2
tablespoons
chopped cilantro
-
to taste
lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small blender or food processor and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the spices and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, arugula, and romaine.
- Divide the salad mixture into two bowls and top with shrimp, corn, cucumber, carrots, basil, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over both salads and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
2
Calories
420
Total fat
19.5g
Total carbohydrates
38g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
864mg
Cholesterol
135mg
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