Asian Shrimp Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp minced gingerroot
12 black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp tamarind paste
1/2 tsp sugar
1/3 cup water
salt , to taste
2 lb large shrimp, shelled and de-veined
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
3 cups grated carrots
2 cups diced celery
2 cups shredded red cabbage
5 scallions, minced
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, minced ( after measuring)
3 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
2 tbsp asian sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
3 dashes asian hot chili oil , or to taste
salt , to taste
vegetable oil spray
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:

Make the paste: In a blender combine the first 9 ingredients and blend until pureed. In a bowl toss the shrimp with the paste and let marinate while prepping the vegetables.
Make the salad: In a large bowl combine the 6 salad vegetables. Make the dressing: In a bowl whisk together the 6 salad dressing vegetables. Spray a large skillet set over moderately high heat with some vegetable oil and heat until hot. Add the shrimp and cook, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just cooked. Add the shrimp to the salad bowl, drizzle with dressing to taste, and toss. Divide among serving dishes and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	636.4 Kcal (2664 kJ)
Calories from fat	332.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.94g	57%
Cholesterol	87.68mg	29%
Sodium	2156.88mg	90%
Potassium	863.75mg	18%
Total Carbs	61.75g	21%
Sugars	6.7g	27%
Dietary Fiber	10.81g	43%
Protein	16.18g	32%
Vitamin C	37mg	62%
Vitamin A	2.5mg	84%
Iron	240.1mg	1334%
Calcium	268.3mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.65 Kcal (635 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.8g	57%
Cholesterol	20.89mg	29%
Sodium	513.97mg	90%
Potassium	205.83mg	18%
Total Carbs	14.71g	21%
Sugars	1.6g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	43%
Protein	3.85g	32%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	62%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	84%
Iron	57.2mg	1334%
Calcium	63.9mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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