THAI SPICY SHRIMP SALAD (YAAM GOONG)

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Spicy, refreshing, and easy and quick beyond belief to make! Buy your shrimp already cooked from the market and you won't have to cook a thing!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head green leaf lettuce, cut
1 lb shrimp, cleaned and steamed
1/2 inch gingerroot, cut into thin julienne pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
15 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Put lettuce in salad bowls, and arrange shrimp on top.
  • Place ginger, onion and chilies over shrimp.
  • In a small bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and black pepper.
  • Pour over salads and garnish with green onion, cilantro, and mint leaves.
  • Serve.

Mary Micheal
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This salad was a total disaster. The shrimp was rubbery, the vegetables were limp, and the dressing was bland. I will not be making this recipe again.


Nicholas Asante
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The shrimp in my salad was overcooked. I'll be sure to cook it for less time next time.


Yaspal Karki
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This salad was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll add less lime juice next time.


France Kishe
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I'll try it again with a different recipe.


Dave Latrouno
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This salad is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great for a party or potluck.


Hatibu Hamadi
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I love the way the lemongrass and ginger flavor the shrimp. This salad is a great way to change up your usual shrimp salad.


David Antonio Gasologa
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and flavorful, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Kaili Flick
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


Ranjit Barhi
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly mild. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were crisp.


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This salad is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of shrimp, vegetables, and herbs.


Emmanuel Olaye
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Haroon the Khan tje
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were so bright and fresh, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.