THAI SPICES SHRIMP SALAD WITH ASIAN GREENS AND PESTO DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Pasta     Coconut     Basil     Macadamia Nut     Shrimp     Curry     Chill     Cabbage     Cilantro     Simmer     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For dressing
3/4 cup (packed) coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup macadamia nuts, toasted
4 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
For shrimp
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
24 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled, deveined
2 ounces dried thin Chinese rice sticks (maifun) or angel hair pasta
4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
4 cups thinly sliced bok choy leaves
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Blend basil, nuts and vinegar in processor until nuts are finely ground. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Make shrimp:
  • Whisk coconut milk and curry paste in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until blended; bring to simmer. Add shrimp and simmer until shrimp are almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate shrimp in curry liquid, uncovered, until very cold, about 2 hours.
  • Place rice sticks in medium bowl. Cover with very hot water. Let stand until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain rice sticks. (If using pasta, cook in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well; rinse pasta with cold water and drain again.) Using knife or poultry shears, cut rice sticks or pasta into shorter (about 6-inch) lengths. Place noodles in medium bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Combine cabbage, bok choy, green onions and chopped cilantro in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide greens among plates. Top with noodles. Drain shrimp; place atop noodles, dividing equally. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Pass any remaining dressing separately.

Labib Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this salad was delicious. The dressing was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Mumuni Shu'aib
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The shrimp and dressing are sure to be a hit.


barbara
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


Mahabur Rhaman
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Nelson Kandishishi
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I love the combination of shrimp and Asian greens in this salad. It's a refreshing and flavorful dish.


Likho Inathi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


skyasin Skyasin
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this salad was delicious. The dressing was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Grace Haarmann
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The shrimp and dressing are sure to be a hit.


Omolemo Motluhi
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Fahim Hussain
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I love the combination of shrimp and Asian greens in this salad. It's a refreshing and flavorful dish.


Ambia Akter
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


Olivia Perez
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is especially good.


Robert Lackhan
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This is one of my favorite shrimp salad recipes. It's light and refreshing, but still has a lot of flavor.


Amir Afzal
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I'm always looking for new and interesting shrimp recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the salad was packed with flavor.


Abdullah MaNsHeStR
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Opeyemi Ayinde
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the pesto dressing.


Nayana Chandrasiri
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this salad changed my mind. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful without being overpowering.


COMANDO
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This Thai shrimp salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the presentation was beautiful.