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Lemongrass Shrimp Salad (Yum Takrai Goong)

Servings : 2
Spice Level : Medium
Skill Level : Easy
Prep : 15 min
Cook : 5 min
Total : 20 min

Ingredients

Protein

[] |350g shrimp | (halved)

Dressing

[] 3 tbsp lime juice
[] 3 tbsp fish sauce
[] 1 1/2 tbsp palm sugar

Salad Base

[] |30g lemongrass | (tender inner parts only, finely sliced)
[] |50g shallots |(thinly sliced)
[] |3 red Thai chilies | (finely sliced)
[] a handful of mint leaves
[] 20g roasted peanuts

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the shrimp

[] Clean, halve, and devein the prawns; pat them dry.
[] Grill over medium charcoal heat until just cooked through.

2. Make the dressing

[] In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar until fully dissolved.
[] Taste and adjust. It should be bright, salty, tangy, and lightly sweet.

3. Build the salad

[] Add sliced lemongrass, shallots, chilies, and peanuts into the dressing.
[] Mix well to coat everything evenly.

4. Serve and enjoy

[] Plate the grilled prawns and spoon the dressing mixture over the top.
[] Garnish with fresh mint and extra peanuts.
[] Serve immediately while the aromatics are fresh and vibrant.