Thai Seafood Salad

Name: Thai Seafood Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled; 1/2 lb squid tubes, sliced; 3 tbsp lime juice; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp palm sugar, grated; 3 bird eye chilies, minced; 2 shallots, sliced; 1/2 cup Chinese celery, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

A light and vibrant salad featuring poached shrimp and squid tossed in a spicy, tangy lime juice and fish sauce dressing.

20 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled
1/2 lb squid tubes, sliced
3 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar, grated
3 bird eye chilies, minced
2 shallots, sliced
1/2 cup Chinese celery, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Instructions

1

Whisk 3 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp grated palm sugar, and 3 minced bird eye chilies together in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves.
2

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.
3

Add 1/2 lb peeled shrimp and 1/2 lb sliced squid tubes to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes until the shrimp reaches an internal temperature of 145F and turns opaque.
4

Drain the seafood thoroughly and immediately add it to the bowl with the dressing.
5

Toss in 2 sliced shallots, 1/2 cup chopped Chinese celery, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, then mix gently and serve warm or chilled.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Thai Seafood Salad reach?

For Thai Seafood Salad, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of palm sugar in Thai Seafood Salad?

The entry for Thai Seafood Salad calls for 1 tbsp palm sugar, grated. In its place: Dark or light brown sugar works, measure for measure.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Thai Seafood Salad?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Thai Seafood Salad uses 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled.

Is Thai Seafood Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Thai Seafood Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Thai Seafood Salad contain shellfish?

Yes: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and 1/2 lb squid tubes, sliced. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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