Ingredients
– 1 pound of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula)
– 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
– 1 medium carrot, julienned
– ½ bell pepper, thinly sliced (red or yellow for color)
– 2 radishes, thinly sliced
– ¼ cup green onions, chopped
– ½ avocado, sliced
– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Japanese-Style Shrimp Salad is easy and enjoyable if you follow these simple steps:
1. Cook the Shrimp: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Chop Vegetables: While the shrimp are cooling, chop your salad greens, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and radishes.
4. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, radishes, and green onions.
5. Add Shrimp: Once the shrimp have cooled, add them to the vegetable mix.
6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
7. Garnish: If using, sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture.
8. Plate the Salad: Divide the salad into serving bowls and top with avocado slices.
9. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your fresh and delicious Japanese-Style Shrimp Salad while it’s crisp!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g