Thai Spicy Shrimp Salad (Yaam Goong)
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
This Thai Spicy Shrimp Salad, known as Yaam Goong, is a delightful blend of bold flavors and vibrant colors. Spicy, refreshing, and incredibly easy to prepare, it’s the perfect dish for a quick lunch or snack. With precooked shrimp, you’ll breeze through the recipe in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 1 pound shrimp, cooked
- 1/2 inch gingerroot, grated
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 15 fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
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Prepare Salad Base:
- Begin by arranging the green leaf lettuce in salad bowls.
- Top the lettuce with the cooked shrimp, evenly distributing them among the bowls.
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Add Aromatic Flavors:
- Scatter the grated gingerroot, thinly sliced red onion, and red chilies over the shrimp, creating a flavorful bed for the dressing.
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Make Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and black pepper. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved and the flavors meld together.
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Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salads, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the aromatic mixture.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves over the dressed salads, adding a burst of freshness and color.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Thai Spicy Shrimp Salad!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 137.3
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 142.9mg
- Sodium: 1379.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 6.8g
- Protein: 18.1g
Recipe Notes:
- To save time, purchase precooked shrimp from the market.
- Adjust the amount of red chilies according to your spice preference.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts or crispy shallots as a topping.
- This salad is best served immediately to preserve its crispness and vibrant flavors.
