Description
The Thai-Inspired Pomelo and Shrimp Salad is a contemporary take on a traditional fruit-based savory dish. At its heart, it is a combination of massive citrus segments, succulent seafood, and a punchy dressing that ties everything together. Unlike a typical western fruit salad that leans heavily on sugar, this dish uses the natural acidity and slight bitterness of the pomelo as a backdrop for savory fish sauce and spicy aromatics.
Ingredients
Salad
2 cups pomelo segments, peeled and separated
12–16 medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined
1 cup shredded cabbage (green or red)
1 small carrot, julienned
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2–3 spring onions, thinly sliced
1–2 red chilies, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
2 tbsp toasted peanuts or cashews, roughly chopped
Dressing
3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1½ tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1 small garlic clove, minced
½–1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Shrimp
Boil, steam, or sauté shrimp until just cooked (2–3 minutes per side).
Let cool slightly.
Prepare the Dressing
Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes.
Adjust sweetness, saltiness, and acidity to taste.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine pomelo, cabbage, carrot, herbs, and spring onions.
Toss gently with dressing.
Top with shrimp and toasted nuts.
Garnish with extra herbs or chili slices.
Notes
This Thai-Inspired Pomelo & Shrimp Salad is refreshing and full of vibrant flavors. For extra crunch and authenticity, garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. Serve chilled for a light, zesty appetizer or main course.
- Prep Time: 20minutes
- Cook Time: 10minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toss
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1bowl
- Calories: 180kcal
Keywords: Spicy Thai Pomelo Salad with Prawns, Southeast Asian Citrus Shrimp Salad, Traditional Yam Som O Recipe, Zesty Shrimp and Pomelo Bowl