Oriental Shrimp Salad Padma Lakshmi

Description

A delicious low carb salad with marinated shrimp, fresh salad veggies and a tangy asian inspired dressing

Ingredients

• Mint Leaf
• Onion
• Gingerroot
• Black Peppercorns
• Ground Cumin
• Tamarind Paste
• Sugar
• Water
• Salt
• Large Shrimp
• Iceberg Lettuce
• Carrots
• Celery
• Red Cabbage
• Scallions
• Cilantro Leaf
• Limes
• Oriental Sesame Oil
• Soy Sauce
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Hot Chili Oil
• Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
• Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

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