Thai-Style Crab Salad in Papaya

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Thai-Style Crab Salad in Papaya
45 min.
4
134kcal

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If you're looking for a light yet flavorful dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine, this Thai-Style Crab Salad in Papaya is a culinary delight that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand. With its refreshing flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish is not just a meal; it's an experience.

Imagine succulent lump crabmeat, perfectly seasoned with a tangy dressing made from rice vinegar, fish sauce, and a hint of sweetness from sugar, all tossed together with the crispness of fresh bell peppers and the fragrant notes of cilantro. The addition of minced serrano chile gives it just the right amount of heat, balancing the sweetness of the ripe papayas that serve as the perfect vessel for this delectable salad.

Not only is this dish gluten and dairy-free, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions, but it's also incredibly quick to prepare, taking only 45 minutes. Ideal as an antipasti or starter, this crab salad in papaya halves is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply enjoying as a light lunch or snack. Top it off with fresh lime wedges to enhance the flavors even more. Dive into a bowl of vibrant colors and bright flavors, and let this Thai-inspired treat elevate your dining experience!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons fish sauce 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green chopped
  •  lime wedges 
  • 0.5 pound lump crab meat picked over
  • small papaya ripe halved lengthwise seeded
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons serrano chiles fresh minced ( 1; including seeds)
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, water, fish sauce, and salt in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add bell peppers, chile, cilantro, and crab and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve crab salad mounded in papaya halves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein33.47%
Fat4.54%
Carbs61.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71.21
Glycemic Load
11.08
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.417826009833%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
7.74mg
Naringenin
0.61mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.18kcal
6.71%
Fat:0.7g
1.07%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.87%
Carbohydrates:21.33g
7.11%
Net Carbohydrates:18.79g
6.83%
Sugar:16.71g
18.57%
Cholesterol:23.81mg
7.94%
Sodium:1244.38mg
54.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.52g
23.04%
Vitamin C:94.73mg
114.82%
Vitamin B12:5.13µg
85.53%
Selenium:21.87µg
31.24%
Copper:0.59mg
29.58%
Vitamin A:1417.91IU
28.36%
Zinc:3.54mg
23.63%
Folate:68.29µg
17.07%
Magnesium:59.88mg
14.97%
Phosphorus:145.03mg
14.5%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.27%
Potassium:365.41mg
10.44%
Fiber:2.54g
10.15%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.78%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.07%
Calcium:54.64mg
5.46%
Vitamin K:5.08µg
4.84%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.7%
Iron:0.84mg
4.69%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.61%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.45%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.27%
Source:Epicurious