Seared Shrimp Salad with Thai Palm Sugar Dressing

Name: Seared Shrimp Salad with Thai Palm Sugar Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated, washed and spun dry; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 mango, peeled, seeded and sliced; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons Palm sugar, or light brown sugar, plus more to sprinkle on shrimp; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons packed chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons minced Serrano chilies; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled; 4 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch cayenne; 1/4 cup chiffonade fresh mint, garnish; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, garnish

Servings: persons

1 head bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated, washed and spun dry
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1 mango, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons sliced shallots
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons Palm sugar, or light brown sugar, plus more to sprinkle on shrimp
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons packed chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced Serrano chilies
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled
4 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne
1/4 cup chiffonade fresh mint, garnish
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, garnish

1
Lay the lettuce leaves across a large platter.
2
Arrange the cucumber, mango slices and shallots over the lettuce.
3
In a blender, combine the lime juice, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, cilantro, chiles, and peanut oil.
4
Blend on high speed until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
5
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the Essence, salt, palm sugar, and cayenne to coat.
6
Heat a wok or large, heavy, skillet over high heat.
7
Add the oil and when very hot, add the shrimp and sear until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
8
Remove from the pan.
9
Arrange the shrimp decoratively over the greens and mango and drizzle with the dressing.
10
Garnish with the mint and green onions and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 1 head bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated, washed and spun dry, 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced, 1 mango, peeled, seeded and sliced, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Seared Shrimp Salad with Thai Palm Sugar Dressing 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!