Thai Shrimp Salad for 2

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber and onion. It's tossed and dressed with Thai flavors of sesame, cilantro, lime and refreshing mint. —Annette Traverso, San Rafael, California

Test Kitchen Approved

Thai Shrimp Salad for 2

Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups torn leaf lettuce

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; thread onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers.
  2. Place skewers on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes.
  3. Stir the dressing; add the shrimp, onion and cucumber. Toss to coat. Divide lettuce between 2 salad plates; top with shrimp mixture and serve immediately.
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