Oriental Shrimp Salad (Padma Lakshmi)

Submitted by Chelley-Chelle

"A delicious low carb salad with marinated shrimp, fresh salad veggies and a tangy asian inspired dressing"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 24
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• For the shrimp paste

• 1 cup loosely packed mint leaf
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
• 12 black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄3 cup water
• salt, to taste
• 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and de-veined

• For the vegetables

• 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 2 cups diced celery
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 5 scallions, minced
• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaf, minced (after measuring)

• For the dressing

• 3 tablespoons fresh limes or 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 3 dashes oriental hot chili oil (or to taste)
• salt, to taste
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

directions

1. Make the paste: In a blender combine the first 9 ingredients and blend until pureed.
2. In a bowl toss the shrimp with the paste and let marinate while prepping the vegetables.
3. Make the salad: In a large bowl combine the 6 salad vegetables.
4. Make the dressing: In a bowl whisk together the 6 salad dressing vegetables.
5. Spray a large skillet set over moderately high heat with some vegetable oil and heat until hot.
6. Add the shrimp and cook, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just cooked.
7. Add the shrimp to the salad bowl, drizzle with dressing to taste, and toss.
8. Divide among serving dishes and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

I really enjoyed this salad, although I had to make a few changes because I had trouble finding some ingredients. I used basil instead of mint, and just served the dressing and shrimp on a bed of greens instead of the shredded lettuce/cabbage. These substitutions worked well for me, and all the awesome flavors from the dressing and shrimp brought everything together. I liked how every bite seemed to have a different flavor- very nice. [Made & Reviewed for PAC Spring 2013]

 

[erinlynn03]

This recipe looks a lot like one on the food network site . . . http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/padma-lakshmi/asian-shrimp-salad-recipe/index.html

 

[kathy]

this is a great receipee my husband @ i enjoyed it very much thanks

 

[PatriciaMartinek]

I LOVE this salad! I think its best served cold. Highly recomended