Exotic Shrimp Salad with Gochujang Drizzle
Ingredients: 20
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring grilled shrimp and a zesty Gochujang dressing, perfect for a light and exotic meal.
Ingredients
| 1 | Juice and zest of 1 lime |
|---|---|
| 1-½ | tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) |
| 1 | tablespoon creamy peanut butter |
| 1 | tablespoon rice vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon soy sauce |
| 2 | teaspoons granulated sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons grated fresh ginger |
| 2 | teaspoons sesame oil |
| ½ | cup olive oil |
| 5 | spring mix |
| 2 | carrots, shredded (or use your vegetable peeler to make ribbons) |
| 1 | cup mandarin oranges |
| ¾ | cup bean sprouts |
| ¾ | cup diced cucumber |
| ½ | cup cilantro |
| ½ | cup crunchy rice noodles |
| ¼ | cup sliced almonds (toasted, if you feel like it) |
| 1-½ | tablespoons black or white sesame seeds |
| Nonstick cooking spray | |
| 1 | pound 16-20 count peeled and deveined shrimp |
Instructions
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- Begin by preheating the grill for direct grilling over medium heat. As the grill heats up, prepare the Gochujang Drizzle: In a small bowl, combine the refreshing lime juice and zest with the bold flavors of gochujang, creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, granulated sugar, grated fresh ginger, and aromatic sesame oil. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until a lusciously smooth dressing is achieved. This recipe yields about 1 cup of dressing, with the possibility of some excess.
- Gently lay out a bed of delicate spring mix on a spacious platter. Skillfully arrange the vibrant carrots, succulent mandarin oranges, crisp bean sprouts, diced cucumber, fragrant cilantro, crunchy rice noodles, and toasted sliced almonds over the lush greens. Finally, sprinkle the ensemble with the exquisite touch of black or white sesame seeds.
- Prepare the grill rack by coating it with nonstick spray before transferring the tantalizing shrimp to the grill. Grill the shrimp for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they undergo a radiant transformation to a delicate opaque hue and reach an internal temperature of 145°F, gently turning them once during the process. Once they are perfectly cooked, gracefully remove the shrimp from the grill and artfully nestle them atop the prepared salad. Delight in this exquisite dish promptly, accompanied by the flavorful Gochujang Drizzle.
Jul 19, 2024