Green Papaya Salad With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Green Papaya Salad With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 12 large shrimp, peeled; 4 cups peeled, shredded, seeded green papaya or Granny Smith apple or jicama or a combination; 2 cups mung bean sprouts; 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup roughly chopped mint leaves; 1/2 cup trimmed and chopped scallions; 1 teaspoon Vietnamese chili-garlic paste, or to taste; 2 limes, juiced; 1/4 cup Thai fish sauce (nam pla); 1 tablespoon brown or palm sugar; 1/2 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
12 large shrimp, peeled
4 cups peeled, shredded, seeded green papaya or Granny Smith apple or jicama or a combination
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup trimmed and chopped scallions
1 teaspoon Vietnamese chili-garlic paste, or to taste
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tablespoon brown or palm sugar
1/2 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

1
Salt the shrimp, then grill or broil them, or put them in a saucepan with salted water to cover.
2
Bring water almost to a boil, then turn off heat.
3
Let shrimp sit in water until cool.
4
When cool, slice in half lengthwise.
5
In a large bowl, toss together papaya, sprouts, herbs and scallions.
6
Whisk together chili-garlic paste, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar, along with a little salt and a lot of pepper.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning.
8
Toss dressing with papaya-herb mixture, then top with shrimp and peanuts.
9
Toss again at table, and serve.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 12 large shrimp, peeled, 4 cups peeled, shredded, seeded green papaya or Granny Smith apple or jicama or a combination, 2 cups mung bean sprouts, and more.

Yes, Green Papaya Salad With Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Green Papaya Salad With Shrimp

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