jeudi 25 février 2021

Thaï shrimp salad with coconut and ginger (low-calorie)

 


     This recipe is a good introduction to some of the flavor combinations found in Thaï cuisine : coconut, ginger, lime and hot pepper. Sea scallops or slivered chicken meat can be substituted for the shrimp.

Makes 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound medium-size raw shrimp (30 to 35 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated, pared fresh ginger
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 red apple, cored and cubed
  • Red lettuce leaves
  • 1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into squares
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, diagonally sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ½ cup roasted peanut
  1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp, cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until opaque, turning halfway through cooking ; remove shrimp with slotted spoon to bowl.
  3. Add garlic, ginger and jalapeno to skillet ; cook 1 minute, stirring.
  4. Stir in coconut milk, lime rind and salt ; pour over shrimp.
  5. Stir in apple ; cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter ; arrange red pepper, green onion and celery on top.
  6. Spoon shrimp and apples with slotted spoon onto platter ; stir in lime juice into coconut milk mixture and pass separately.
  7. Garnish salad with peanuts, if you wish.
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