Best 10 Spicy Asian Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Craving a tantalizing and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Asia with the freshness of a salad? Look no further than our guide to the best spicy Asian shrimp salad recipes. Embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your taste buds with a symphony of flavors. With a careful selection of ingredients, you'll create a salad that is not only visually appealing but also a delectable treat for your palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful blend of heat, spice, and the irresistible taste of succulent shrimp.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD WITH GINGER SESAME DRESSING



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This quick and EASY Asian Shrimp Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing is complete with all your favorite flavors, crunchy veggies and fresh herbs that can be easily made in just minutes!

Provided by Kelly

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp chili paste
3 Tbsp ginger sesame dressing (see below)
2 Tbsp lime juice
3 cups shredded napa cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 clove garlic
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
¼ tsp. toasted sesame oil
3 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss shrimp with olive oil on a large baking sheet and bake for about 5 to 7 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • To make the ginger sesame dressing, combine all ingredients in a small jar with a sealed lid and shake well until combined. I also use this jar to store any extra dressing to use for the week.
  • To make the sauce for the shrimp, whisk together chili paste, 3 tablespoons of the ginger sesame dressing and lime juice. Add cooked shrimp and toss to combine; set aside.
  • For the salad, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, snap peas, cilantro and mint in a large bowl and toss with the extra ginger sesame dressing. Top with cooked shrimp and enjoy!
  • If making this salad for lunches, store the dressing in a sealed jar and drizzle over salad just before eating so salad stays fresh.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups salad + 5 shrimp, Calories 208 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 204.6 mg, Fat 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19 g

SPICY THAI SHRIMP SALAD



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This refreshing Thai-style salad with greens, herbs, veggies and shrimp, all tossed in a delicious cashew dressing, is the perfect one-dish summer dinner.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup whole roasted (salted cashews)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons honey
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
¼ cup cilantro
1 clove garlic (roughly chopped)
¼ cup roughly chopped white onion
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
½ pound large peeled (deveined tail-off shrimp)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 ½ cups packed baby arugula
1 ½ cups packed chopped romaine lettuce
1 small corn cob (kernels removed)
½ medium cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced)
½ cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • In a small blender or food processor, combine dressing ingredients.
  • Refrigerate and set aside until ready to use.
  • Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all spices from garlic powder to pepper.
  • Add the shrimp and sesame oil and toss gently to evenly coat.
  • Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Transfer to a plate or cutting board and allow to cool and rest while you assemble the salad.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, arugula and romaine. Transfer mixture to 2 salad bowls or plates.
  • Top each with half the shrimp, corn, cucumber, carrots, basil and cilantro.
  • Evenly drizzle the dressing over both salads and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad, Calories 420 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 864 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 14 g

SPICY THAI SHRIMP SALAD



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Jumbo shrimp are brined, roasted, then tossed with colorful bell peppers and cilantro in a zesty lemony soy-sesame dressing.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts water
½ cup kosher salt
½ cup sugar
¼ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup sliced peppers (red, yellow or orange)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • To brine shrimp, combine water, salt, sugar, and Kikkoman Soy Sauce in a large bowl, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Submerge 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp in the brine. Brine for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rinse shrimp. Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast shrimp until done, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Whisk lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Add peppers, cilantro, and shrimp; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 8633.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

SPICY ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD



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This flavorful main dish salad pairs well with a glass of Gallo® Family Vineyards White Zinfandel. The salad dressing also makes a wonderful marinade for grilled meats, poultry and fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head leaf lettuce, torn
1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup canned bean sprouts
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
12 fresh cilantro leaves
12 fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Place the lettuce in a large serving platter. Arrange the shrimp, bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, cilantro and mint leaves on top., In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts :

ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
12 black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup water
Salt, to taste
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and de-veined
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
3 cups grated carrots
2 cups diced celery
2 cups shredded red cabbage
5 scallions, minced
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, minced (after measuring)
3 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 dashes Asian hot chili oil, or to taste
Salt, to taste
Vegetable oil spray
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the paste: In a blender combine the first 9 ingredients and blend until pureed. In a bowl toss the shrimp with the paste and let marinate while prepping the vegetables.
  • Make the salad: In a large bowl combine the 6 salad vegetables. Make the dressing: In a bowl whisk together the 6 salad dressing vegetables. Spray a large skillet set over moderately high heat with some vegetable oil and heat until hot. Add the shrimp and cook, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just cooked. Add the shrimp to the salad bowl, drizzle with dressing to taste, and toss. Divide among serving dishes and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

SPICY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds large frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and drained
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapenos or a pinch cayenne, optional
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 small ripe Haas avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed just before cooking
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice the romaine into bite sized pieces, place in large salad bowl and set aside. In a medium non-stick pan heat the olive oil. Add the avocado and saute for 5 minutes. Remove the avocado with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of avocado oil into a small bowl, and reserve.
  • Add the minced shallot to the skillet and return to medium heat. Cook, stirring until shallots begin to soften (about 30 seconds). Add the shrimp, salt and pepper and jalapenos or cayenne, if using, and saute until shrimp are cooked through (3-4 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and spoon the shrimp into the bowl with the Avocado pieces. Add the chives and cilantro and fold together gently, just to combine the ingredients. With a rubber spatula, scrape any remaining oil in the skillet into the bowl with the reserved avocado oil. Whisk in the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste to make a dressing. Toss some of the dressing with the romaine until the lettuce is nicely coated, divide among serving plates. Top the lettuce with hot shrimp mixture, drizzle with additional dressing, garnish with cilantro and serve.

SPICY ASIAN CELLOPHANE NOODLE SALAD



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Asian style salad with cellophane noodles, hard boiled eggs, fried tofu, and sauteed zucchini and onion, tossed with a tasty, spicy Thai chile sauce.

Provided by SUMMER530

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Asian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ large onion, sliced
1 large zucchini, julienned
1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained and cubed
1 clove garlic
7 Thai chiles, chopped
3 tablespoons fish sauce
¼ cup lime juice
⅔ teaspoon sugar
⅓ teaspoon salt
1 quart water
8 ounces cellophane noodles
½ head lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover, and bring a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and zucchini until tender. Mix in the tofu, and continue to cook and stir until browned on all sides.
  • With a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and Thai chiles into a fine paste. Mix with the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
  • Bring 1 quart water to boil in a pot. Turn off heat, and soak the cellophane noodles in the hot water 1 minute, or until soft.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, tofu mixture, garlic and chile paste, noodles, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1125.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

SPICY ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD



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Hot pepper sauce adds a spicy kick to this Asian-inspired salad of napa cabbage, pea pods, shrimp and baby corn.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups shredded napa cabbage or romaine lettuce
2 cups (about 6 oz.) pea pods
1 can (15 oz.) baby corn, drained
1/2 lb. cleaned medium shrimp, cooked
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite CATALINA Dressing
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Toss cabbage, pea pods, shrimp, red pepper and corn in large bowl.
  • Mix dressing, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce. Add to cabbage mixture; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

SPICY ASIAN-STYLE PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Erin Renouf Mylroie

Categories     Pasta     Side     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Peanut     Pea     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit     California     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine, broken in half
4 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced
3 cups snow peas
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain very well. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper in small bowl to blend. Season with salt. Mix half of dressing into pasta. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, peas and onion and sauté until just beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables to pasta. Mix in peanuts, basil and enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

SWEET, TART, AND SPICY SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Sweet, Tart, and Spicy Shrimp and Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Amelia Saltsman

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Appetizer     Sauté     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Basil     Shrimp     Cucumber     Hot Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Dressing:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
1 teaspoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
Salad:
2 pounds Persian or Japanese cucumbers (about 8)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts
1 pound cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
3 green onions, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup torn fresh Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds,* toasted
Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Whisk all dressing ingredients to blend in small bowl; let dressing stand while preparing salad.
  • For salad:
  • Peel half of cucumbers; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds with small spoon. Cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups) and place in large strainer set over bowl.
  • Cut off ends from remaining cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Cut halves crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 1/2 to 3 cups); add to strainer. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; let drain 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanuts; sauté until golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer peanuts to paper towel to drain.
  • Combine shrimp, cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and basil in large bowl.
  • Pat cucumber pieces dry and add to salad. Toss with dressing; sprinkle with peanuts and black sesame seeds.

Tips:

  • Prep your shrimp properly: Devein and peel the shrimp before cooking, and make sure to cook them thoroughly to prevent any health risks. You can boil, grill, or pan-fry the shrimp, depending on your preference.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for plump, juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the shrimp and vegetables. Use a combination of olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a flavorful and balanced dressing.
  • Add some crunch: To add texture and interest to your salad, consider adding some crunchy elements such as chopped peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, or crispy wonton strips.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it immediately after assembling. The shrimp should be warm or at room temperature, and the vegetables should be crisp.

Conclusion:

Spicy Asian Shrimp Salad is a flavorful, healthy, and satisfying dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Spicy Asian Shrimp Salad a try!

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