Recipe for cooking Thai Shrimp Salad
Recipes from Thailand :: Thai Salads and other Vegetable Dishes
3 c. water
1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp in shell
2 Tbsp. sliced green onion
1 Tbsp. finely chopped lemon grass
3/4 tsp. chopped, seeded red chile pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. oil
Lettuce
In saucepan bring water to boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 2 to 3 mins. or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Shell and devein.
In bowl combine green onion, lemon grass, chile pepper, garlic, lemon juice and fish sauce. Add oil. Mix well. Add shrimp. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill.
Toss again before serving. Serve on lettuce-lined plate.
Makes 3 or 4 servings.