Szechuan Style Shrimp Salad

Szechuan Style Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful Szechuan dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light dinner and brings a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine to your table.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 250 grams, peeled and deveined
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lettuce - 100 grams, torn into bite-sized pieces
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, crushed
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Chili oil - 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
2. In a pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, chopped spring onions, and torn lettuce.
4. Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the vegetables.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.
6. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top for garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains a variety of vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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