SPICY THAI SHRIMP SALAD | PLA GOONG พล่ากุ้ง

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, and salt is a basic seasoning.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup can be more affordable.

Prepare the shrimp by cleaning and deveining them.

Marinate the shrimp with fish sauce, fresh lime juice, Thai chili paste, and sugar for 15-20 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Skewer the marinated shrimp onto grilling skewers.

Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and slightly charred.

While the shrimp grill, prepare the salad dressing by mixing fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and culantro.

Add the grilled shrimp to the salad mixture and toss gently with mint leaves.

Serve the salad on a plate, garnished with additional cucumber slices and tomato wedges.

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