Papaya Shrimp Salad
A refreshing Vietnamese-inspired salad with crisp green papaya, succulent shrimp, and a zesty lime dressing, topped with toasted coconut and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 small green papaya
- ½ pound shrimp
- 2 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 whole red chili
- ½ cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein shrimp. Boil in salted water until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and chill.
- 2
Peel green papaya, remove seeds, and shred into thin strips using a mandoline or grater.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar until dissolved. Add sliced chili.
- 4
Toss papaya with dressing and let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- 5
Add shrimp and fresh herbs to the papaya mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- 6
Toast shredded coconut in a dry pan over medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Top salad with toasted coconut and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- mandoline or grater
- mixing bowls
- small bowl
- skillet
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