Sesame Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar (if you HAVE to, use splenda); 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1 tablespoon water; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce, divided (such as Lee Kum Kee); 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 tablespoon orange marmalade (we used apricot) or 1 tablespoon apricot preserves (we used apricot); 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided; 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound); 5 cups shredded napa cabbage (Chinese); 1 1/2 cups trimmed watercress leaves; 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped of fresh mint; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sugar (if you HAVE to, use splenda)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce, divided (such as Lee Kum Kee)
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon orange marmalade (we used apricot) or 1 tablespoon apricot preserves (we used apricot)
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)
5 cups shredded napa cabbage (Chinese)
1 1/2 cups trimmed watercress leaves
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1
Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons juice, 1 tablespoon water, and garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap.
2
Microwave at HIGH 40 seconds or until sugar dissolves.
3
Cool.
4
Stir in 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, marmalade or preserves, and 1 teaspoon oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
6
Add shrimp to bowl; toss to coat.
7
Marinate shrimp in refrigerator 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
8
Remove shrimp from bowl, reserving marinade.
9
Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 (8-inch) wooden skewers.
10
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Add shrimp skewers and reserved marinade to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes or until shrimp is done and glazed, turning once.
12
Combine cabbage and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
13
Drizzle fish sauce mixture over cabbage mixture; toss well to coat.
14
Arrange 2 cups cabbage mixture onto each of 4 plates; top each serving with 2 skewers.

761

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sugar (if you HAVE to, use splenda), 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided, 1 tablespoon water, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Sesame Shrimp Salad 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.

Sesame Shrimp Salad

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