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Thai-Inspired Pomelo & Shrimp Salad

The Ultimate Thai-Inspired Pomelo and Shrimp Salad Recipe

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 30minutes
  • Yield: 4servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

Scale

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

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