Thai Seafood Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Thai Seafood Salad
20 min.
6
152kcal

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Are you ready to take your taste buds on a delightful journey to Thailand? This Thai Seafood Salad is the perfect dish for those warm days when you crave something refreshing yet satisfying. Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with nutritious ingredients, this gluten-free and dairy-free salad is not just a meal; it's an experience!

The combination of fresh seafood, including tender shrimp and succulent scallops, pairs beautifully with the crispness of red bell peppers and cucumbers. The zing of fresh lime juice, the aromatic hints of lemongrass, and the fragrant mint leaves come together to create a symphony of taste in every bite. This dish is not only visually appealing but also offers a healthy dose of protein, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner.

With just 20 minutes of preparation time, this salad is a quick and easy option for those busy weekdays or a stylish dish for entertaining guests. Serve it as a main course or a light side, and watch as your friends and family revel in the exotic flavors that this Thai Seafood Salad has to offer. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy a refreshing, guilt-free meal that will leave you longing for more!

Ingredients

  • cup bell pepper red
  • teaspoon chili paste depending on your taste pref with garlic
  •  cucumber halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  • 2.5 tablespoons fish sauce 
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh finely chopped
  •  lemon grass fresh trimmed thinly sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • ounces lump crab meat drained
  • 0.5 cup onion red
  • ounces scallops 
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a large skillet.
  2. Add scallops to pan; cover and cook 3 minutes or until done.
  3. Remove scallops from pan with a slotted spoon; pat scallops dry with paper towels.
  4. Place scallops in a large bowl.
  5. Add shrimp to simmering water in pan; cover and cook 3 minutes or until done.
  6. Drain well; add to scallops.
  7. While scallops and shrimp cook, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chile paste; stir to dissolve sugar.
  8. Add juice mixture, bell pepper, and remaining ingredients to scallop mixture; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories152kcal
Protein73.2%
Fat5.93%
Carbs20.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.02
Glycemic Load
1.16
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.783043643703%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.85mg
Hesperetin
1.31mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:152.03kcal
7.6%
Fat:1.01g
1.55%
Saturated Fat:0.19g
1.21%
Carbohydrates:7.95g
2.65%
Net Carbohydrates:6.65g
2.42%
Sugar:3.52g
3.91%
Cholesterol:146.66mg
48.89%
Sodium:1147.01mg
49.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.91g
55.82%
Vitamin B12:3.97µg
66.18%
Vitamin C:41.58mg
50.4%
Phosphorus:397.4mg
39.74%
Copper:0.72mg
35.91%
Selenium:19.46µg
27.8%
Zinc:3.86mg
25.74%
Magnesium:80.43mg
20.11%
Vitamin A:912.56IU
18.25%
Potassium:556.09mg
15.89%
Folate:52.18µg
13.05%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.75%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.88%
Calcium:90.93mg
9.09%
Iron:1.31mg
7.29%
Vitamin B3:1.21mg
6.07%
Fiber:1.3g
5.21%
Vitamin K:4.96µg
4.72%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.6%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.31%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.09%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.93%