Thai Shrimp and Papaya Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Shrimp - 12 large, raw, cleaned, and deveined
 Toasted sesame oil1 Tablespoon (For the Shrimp)
 Baby mixed field greens -€“ 6 cups, washed and dried
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon (For the salad)
 Lemon juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs), squeezed (For the salad)
 Olive oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (For the salad)
 Papaya Salsa
 Cilantro -€“ ½ cup or 1 bunch
 Papaya1 Cup (16 tbs), cubed (For the salad)
 Red bell pepper -€“ ¼ cup, cubed
 Red onion -€“ ¼ cup, diced
 Jalapeno pepper1 To taste (For the salad)
 Lime juice2 Tablespoon, squeezed (For the salad)

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the broiler for about 15 minutes.

MAKING
2. In a medium bowl, place shrimp. Add chili paste and sesame oil. Using a spoon, toss for even coating.
2. Take a baking tray, arrange the seasoned shrimp on it.
3. Place the tray in the middle rack of the over and broil for 1 minute. Turn over the shrimp and broil until shrimps turn pink.
4. Take another bowl; add mixed greens, salt, oil, and lemon juice. Toss the mixture to coat the leaves thoroughly.
5. In another bowl, add cilantro leaves, after pinching them off the stems. Mix with rest of the salsa. Using a spoon, mix thoroughly.
6. Add shrimp to the salsa and toss until thoroughly coated.


SERVING
7. On a serving platter, arrange the mixed greens. Lay the salsa-coated shrimp above the greens and serve immediately.
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