Spicy Shrimp Salad

This Spicy Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a light meal, it offers a delightful balance of heat and freshness, making it a satisfying and nutritious option.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula) - 100 grams
• Cucumber (thinly sliced) - 1 medium
• Red bell pepper (thinly sliced) - 1/2 medium
• Carrot (julienned) - 1 medium
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Fresh ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
2. In a pan over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
3. Remove the shrimp from the heat and let them cool slightly before tossing them into the dressing.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
5. Add the sautéed shrimp along with the dressing to the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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