Yam Mama (Thai Chili-Lime Shrimp & Pork)
A vibrant one-pan Thai salad with crispy shrimp and pork, roasted yams, and a killer chili-lime dressing. Fresh, spicy, and dinner-ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 12 oz yam, peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz ground pork
- 1 whole lime (juiced + zested)
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp Thai red chili paste or sambal oelek
- ½ cup fresh cilantro and scallions, chopped (divided)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add yam cubes and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges brown and centers soften.
- 2
Push yams to the side. Add ground pork to the empty space and cook 4 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains.
- 3
Add shrimp, lime zest, fish sauce, and chili paste. Toss constantly for 3 minutes until shrimp turn opaque and everything is coated.
- 4
Remove from heat. Squeeze lime juice over the top and fold in half the cilantro and scallions.
- 5
Divide between bowls or plates. Garnish with remaining herbs and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- spoon
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