Shrimp Salad - Laos Food recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while cashews can be more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute, and vinegar is often cheaper.

Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.

Marinate shrimp in lime juice for 10 minutes until opaque.

Finely chop chili peppers and shallots.

Combine shrimp, chili peppers, shallots, and fish sauce in a bowl.

Add chopped cilantro and mint leaves to the mixture.

Dice cucumbers and add to the salad.

Toss in chopped lettuce and mix well.

Sprinkle with crushed peanuts for crunch.

Taste and adjust seasoning with sugar or additional fish sauce as desired.

Serve immediately for freshness.

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