Yam Talay

Yam Talay is a vibrant Thai seafood salad that combines fresh flavors and textures, making it a perfect healthy lunch option. This dish features a delightful mix of seafood, vegetables, and a zesty dressing, served over a bed of crispy greens.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 150 grams, peeled and deveined
• Squid - 100 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Mussels - 100 grams, cleaned
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large, for serving
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Thai basil - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. In a pot of boiling water, add shrimp, squid, and mussels. Cook for 3-4 minutes until seafood is cooked through. Drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, fish sauce, and chili paste. Mix well to create the dressing.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked seafood, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and coriander leaves.
4. Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. On a serving plate, arrange the lettuce leaves as a bed.
6. Spoon the seafood salad over the lettuce and drizzle with olive oil.
7. Garnish with Thai basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from seafood, supporting muscle health.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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