Thai shrimp salad with ginger and mint recipe

Thai Shrimp Salad with Ginger and Mint recipe

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Recipe intro

Introducing the delightful Thai shrimp salad with ginger and mint recipe, a refreshing and vibrant dish that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Thailand. This mouthwatering salad combines succulent shrimp with the zing of ginger and the freshness of mint, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Perfect for warm summer days or as a light lunch option, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. The combination of Thai spices and herbs gives this dish a unique and exotic twist, making it a must-try for any Thai food enthusiast.

Keywords: Thai shrimp salad, ginger, mint, refreshing, vibrant.

Thai shrimp salad with ginger and mint recipe details

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Ingredients

150 ml	fish stock, or bottled clam juice
750 g	medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 tbsp	fresh lime juice
2 tbsp	fish sauce
1 tbsp	peanut oil
1 tsp	sugar
1 stalks	lemongrass, minced
1 tbsp	peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 small	chilli pepper, seeded and minced
2 clove(s)	garlic, minced
½	cucumber, peeled, halved lenghtwise and cut crosswise into 1/2 cm slices
1 small	red onion, thinly sliced
5 g	mint, leaves only,cut into thin shreds
5 g	fresh cilantro leaves
6	lime wedges
	salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

In a frying pan, bring the stock or clam juice to a boil. Add the shrimp, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 minute. Stir lightly, cover again and cook until the shrimp curl and are firm to touch,1 minute longer.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 45 minutes. Discard the cooking liquid.

In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, peanut oil, sugar, lemongrass, ginger, chilli pepper, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the chilled shrimp, cucumber, onion, mint and cilantro. Toss well. Place the salad on a platter.

Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

Preparation time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a