Vietnamese Salad of Broiled Shrimp with Papaya Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Salad of Broiled Shrimp with Papaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for oiling the rack and shrimp; 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp Asian fish sauce; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp rice wine vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1 small fresh hot red chile, seeded and minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced into a paste; 1 green papaya, peeled, deseeded, quartered lengthwise, and cut into julienne strips; 1/2 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and cut into julienne strips; 1 tbsp chopped mint, plus sprigs to garnish

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for oiling the rack and shrimp
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp Asian fish sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 small fresh hot red chile, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced into a paste
1 green papaya, peeled, deseeded, quartered lengthwise, and cut into julienne strips
1/2 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and cut into julienne strips
1 tbsp chopped mint, plus sprigs to garnish

1
Position a broiler rack 4in (10cm) from the source of heat.
2
Preheat the broiler.
3
Line the rack with aluminum foil and lightly oil.
4
Spread the shrimp on the foil and brush with oil.
5
Broil for 23 minutes, turning once, until the shrimp turn opaque.
6
Meanwhile, whisk the fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, chile, garlic, and 6 tbsp cold water together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
7
Add the shrimp to the bowl and stir.
8
Let stand until cooled.
9
Add the papaya, cucumber, and chopped mint, and toss together.
10
Transfer the salad to a serving platter, and arrange the shrimp on top.
11
Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve at once.

380

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for oiling the rack and shrimp, 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 tbsp Asian fish sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Salad of Broiled Shrimp with Papaya 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.

Vietnamese Salad of Broiled Shrimp with Papaya

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