5.0 from 24 votes
Asian Shrimp Salad
The crunch of cucumber, chili, and perfectly cooked shrimp make this Asian shrimp salad a refreshing dish that requires little cooking!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 186 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 scallions (finely chopped)
- 1-3 Thai chilies (finely chopped, to taste)
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- 1-1½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lemon juice to taste)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 10 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp (21/25 size)
- ½ pound cucumber (cut into bite-size pieces)
- ⅓ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large heatproof bowl, arrange the minced garlic, chopped scallion, and chopped chilies so they are adjacent to each other at the bottom of the bowl. You want them close together, but in one layer—not piled on top of each other—so you can evenly distribute hot sizzling oil over the top.
- Heat the neutral oil until it is shimmering and almost smoking. Carefully drizzle it over the arranged aromatics in the heatproof bowl. It will bubble and sizzle. Stir to evenly distribute the heat and release the fragrance of the aromatics.
- Next, add the sugar, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Time to poach the shrimp. Bring a small pot of water to boil, and cook the shrimp for a minute or so (adjust cooking time as needed if using smaller or larger shrimp). They’re done once the shrimp has just turned completely pink. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and shake off any excess water. You can also pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. If desired, you can also dice the shrimp into smaller chunks.
- Add the shrimp, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro to your sauce mixture. Mix well, salt to taste, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
936mg
(39%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
403IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 936mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.