Lime Shrimp Salad With Bean Sprouts And Thai Basil

Name: Lime Shrimp Salad With Bean Sprouts And Thai Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad:; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts; 2 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage; 1 cup diced fresh pineapple; 3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large); 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Thai basil leaves; 5 cups water; 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Dressing:; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Thai chiles, seeded and minced; 3/4 cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

Salad:
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped Thai basil leaves
5 cups water
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dressing:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Thai chiles, seeded and minced
3/4 cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
Lime wedges (optional)

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To prepare salad, combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
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Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp to pan; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse shrimp under cold water; drain well. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise; add shrimp to sprouts mixture, tossing to combine.
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To prepare dressing, combine sugar and next 4 ingredients (through chiles) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad:, 2 cups fresh bean sprouts, 2 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage, 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, and more.

Yes, Lime Shrimp Salad With Bean Sprouts And Thai Basil 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!