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Thai Shrimp Rice Noodle Salad
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Thai Shrimp Rice Noodle Salad

This bright and fresh Thai shrimp salad is made with rice noodles and crunchy vegetables then tossed in a tangy, tamarind-lime vinaigrette. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Main Course, Salad, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles prepared according to package instructions
  • 12 ounces Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup carrot shredded
  • ¼ cup scallions (minced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (minced)
Tamarind-Lime Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root (minced)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional )

Instructions

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  1. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions and place in a large bowl; set aside. 
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper to taste then place in a single layer in the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes then flip the shrimp. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Add cooked shrimp to the bowl with the rice noodles.
  3. While shrimp are cooking, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: lime juice through garlic or sambal oelek if using; set aside.
  4. Add the remaining salad ingredients to the bowl (cucumber – cilantro) then drizzle with the tamarind-lime vinaigrette. Toss well then check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 61.7g (21%) Protein 19.3g (39%) Fat 0.7g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Cholesterol 61.7mg (21%) Sodium 820mg (34%) Fiber 3.4g (14%) Sugar 5.2g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 61.7g 21%
Protein 19.3g 39%
Fat 0.7g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Cholesterol 61.7mg 21%
Sodium 820mg 34%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Sugar 5.2g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.