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.
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.
- Shrimp: 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.
- Shrimp: 4000 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Thai hot sauce (sriracha): 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.
- Thin rice noodles (vermicelli): 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.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Shrimp: 4000 g
5
Add oil and sauté the chopped bell pepper in the same pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Bell 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.
- Green salad leaves: 0.5 piece
- Thin rice noodles (vermicelli): 85 g
- Bell pepper: 0.5 piece
- Shrimp: 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.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Cherry tomatoes: 5 piece
- Sesame seeds: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste