THAI SHRIMP AND CALAMARI SALAD

Thai Shrimp and Calamari Salad image

Provided by Jostlori

Categories Squid

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 cups medium shrimp, boiled and cooled
1 1/4 cups squid rings, boiled and cooled
1/2 cup rice noodles (ie ( bean threads)
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 Thai red chili peppers, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup white mushroom, coarsely chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh lime leaves, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
1/2 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
Soak the glass noodles in water for 10 minutes. Place noodles and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, then drain noodles and rinse under cold running water to take the heat off.
Place the noodles, shrimp, squid and the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
Arrange the salad over lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with the roasted ground peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1128.3, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 5.6