Pla Goong Salad (Authentic Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe)
Pla goong salad is a spicy Thai shrimp salad recipe that’s healthy, low-kcal, and gluten-free, with a flavorful dressing, ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 large shrimp (cleaned, deveined)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp MSG (optional)
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 chilies (adjust to taste, finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup shallots (choppped)
- 1 stalk of lemongrass (chopped)
- 3 kaffir lime leaves (torn)
- 2 tbsp coriander (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Poach the shrimp – Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add cleaned shrimp and poach for 1–2 minutes, until pink and opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly.
- 2
Make the dressing – In a mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, chili flakes, and MSG (if using). Stir until well mixed.
- 3
Toss everything together – Add the shrimp to the bowl along with garlic, chilies, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and coriander. Toss gently until coated.
- 4
Taste and serve – Adjust seasoning with more lime or chilies if needed. Serve immediately while fresh.