Salad with fried shrimp and pineapple

3 servings

40 minutes

This Thai salad with fried shrimp and pineapple is a true embodiment of exotic flavors. Inspired by Thai cuisine, it combines the spiciness of the sauce, the sweetness of pineapple, and the tenderness of shrimp. The fried seafood acquires a golden crust and rich aroma, while fresh bell pepper adds a crunchy texture. Rice noodles make the dish hearty, and lettuce leaves keep it light and refreshing. Sesame and cherry tomatoes complete the composition, highlighting the harmony of ingredients. This salad is not just a gastronomic delight but also a cultural journey to sunny Thailand, where traditions blend with modern culinary ideas.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1658.5
• Proteins: 248.7g
• Fats: 29.8g
• Carbohydrates: 99.8g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 2 clove
• Shrimps: 4000 g
• Green salad: 0.5 pc
• Sweet pepper: 0.5 pc
• Canned pineapple rings: 3 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 5 pc
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Sesame seeds: to taste
• Thin rice noodles: 85 g
• Hot Thai Sauce: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We defrost the shrimp, clean them, and carefully remove the long thin intestine — the vein — from each shrimp with the tip of a knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shrimps: 4000 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

2. Place the cleaned shrimp, oil, Thai hot sauce, and garlic in a plastic bag and tie it. Mix thoroughly by tossing the bag in the air and let the shrimp marinate for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shrimps: 4000 g
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Hot Thai Sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Meanwhile, let's boil the rice noodles. Add the noodles to boiling water and let them simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes. After that, drain the water like regular pasta, rinse in cold water, and let cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Thin rice noodles: 85 g

4. We grease the pan with oil and lay the marinated shrimp in a single layer, frying them over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and take out the shrimp.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Shrimps: 4000 g

5. Add oil and sauté the chopped bell pepper in the same pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Sweet pepper: 0.5 piece

6. On a plate, we place lettuce leaves, then on each leaf, we add rice noodles, peppers, shrimp, and chopped pieces of pineapple.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 0.5 piece
   • Thin rice noodles: 85 g
   • Sweet pepper: 0.5 piece
   • Shrimps: 4000 g
   • Canned pineapple rings: 3 pieces

7. We season everything with a little soy sauce and garnish with cherry tomato slices and sesame seeds. Optionally, you can add salt, pepper, and herbs to your taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Cherry tomatoes: 5 piece
   • Sesame seeds:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste