THAI SPICY SHRIMP SALAD (YAAM GOONG)

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Spicy, refreshing, and easy and quick beyond belief to make! Buy your shrimp already cooked from the market and you won't have to cook a thing!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head green leaf lettuce, cut
1 lb shrimp, cleaned and steamed
1/2 inch gingerroot, cut into thin julienne pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
15 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Put lettuce in salad bowls, and arrange shrimp on top.
  • Place ginger, onion and chilies over shrimp.
  • In a small bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and black pepper.
  • Pour over salads and garnish with green onion, cilantro, and mint leaves.
  • Serve.

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