Lime Shrimp Salad
A bright, zesty Thai-style shrimp salad with fresh herbs, lime juice, and a hint of chili heat. Ready in 20 minutes and packed with seafood-forward flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 186
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lime (juiced)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Thai red chili, thinly sliced (or 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
- ¾ cup fresh mint and cilantro, chopped
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 3 cups mixed greens or butter lettuce
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear without moving for 90 seconds until edges turn pink.
- 3
Flip shrimp and cook 60 seconds more until center is opaque. Transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and sliced chili in the same bowl with the shrimp.
- 5
Toss in mint, cilantro, and shallot. Let sit 2 minutes so flavors meld.
- 6
Arrange greens on plates and top with the warm shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- medium bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- knife
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