Pla Goong Salad (Authentic Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe)
Pla goong salad is a spicy Thai shrimp salad recipe that’s healthy, low-kcal, and gluten-free, with a flavorful dressing, ready in just 15 minutes.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Pot for poaching the shrimp
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 10 large shrimp, cleaned, deveined
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp MSG, optional
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tsp chili flakes, adjust to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 chilies, adjust to taste, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shallots, choppped
- 1 stalk of lemongrass, chopped
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Poach the shrimp – Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add cleaned shrimp and poach for 1–2 minutes, until pink and opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly.
- Make the dressing – In a mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, chili flakes, and MSG (if using). Stir until well mixed.
- Toss everything together – Add the shrimp to the bowl along with garlic, chilies, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and coriander. Toss gently until coated.
- Taste and serve – Adjust seasoning with more lime or chilies if needed. Serve immediately while fresh.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1258IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
