Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 Ounces Rice Vermicelli Noodle
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 4 Teaspoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 Pound Shrimp
    • Cooked and Peeled
  • 1 Cup Orange Bell Pepper
    • Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Cup Cucumber
    • Seeded and Thinly Sliced
  • 1/8 Cup Sweet Basil
    • Chopped
  • 1/8 Cup Thai Basil
    • Chopped
  • 1/8 Cup Mint
    • Chopped
  • 4 Cups Green Leaf Lettuce
DIRECTIONS:
  • Cook vermicelli noodles, rinse under cold water and set aside.
  • Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, oil, brown sugar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add shrimp, bell pepper, cucumber, fresh herbs and toss to coat.
  • Arrange lettuce on plate, top with noodles and then with shrimp mixture.
This recipe is great for you, and very quick and easy to make. Good for a light dinner with a little leftover for lunch.

Enjoy!

This recipe originated from Eating Well magazine.

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