Chilled Shrimp Salad

This Chilled Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and protein-packed dish, perfect for warm days and light meals. With a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, it’s both delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Cucumber (thinly sliced) - 1 medium
• Red bell pepper (diced) - 1/2
• Carrot (julienned) - 1 medium
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 1/4
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Ice water - for chilling

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
2. Drain the shrimp and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, and cilantro.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Once the shrimp are chilled, drain them and add to the bowl of vegetables.
6. Pour the dressing over the shrimp and vegetables, tossing gently to combine.
7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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