Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 chilies (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup shallots (chopped)
- 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
Store leftover pla koong in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 days. For the freshest taste and texture, prepare the shrimp, herbs, and dressing separately and toss together right before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 812 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
Keywords: Pla Goong, Thai shrimp salad, spicy shrimp salad, healthy Thai recipe, gluten-free