Vietnamese Seafood Salad Recipes

VIETNAMESE GARLIC SHRIMP (PRAWN) NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the Garlic Shrimp ingredients in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Combine the Dressing ingredients in a small jar, give it a shake then set aside for 10 minutes.
• Heat a skillet / fry pan over high heat. Add the shrimp, scraping in the olive oil and garlic from the sides of the bowl. Cook for 2 minutes, or until browned and the shrimp is just cooked through. (Note 2)
• Remove the prawns from the skillet onto a plate.
• Prepare the vermicelli noodles according to the packet directions. I like to just soak them in hot tap water for a few minutes, this ensures they don't overcook. Then drain the noodles.
• Arrange the noodles and remaining Salad ingredients on a large plate (like the photo) or toss together in a bowl. Top with prawns (warm or at room temperature). Drizzle over the Dressing (or toss through), or you can serve the Dressing on the side.
• Serve immediately.

VIETNAMESE SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• To make the salad put all of the vegetables and seafood in a large bowl, reserving a few of the herbs for the top. Mix everything together, so that the seafood and noodles are combined.
• Make the dressing by mixing all of the ingredients, toss this through the salad, then divide between 5 deep bowls or pile on to a large platter and let everyone help themselves. Scatter the reserved herbs over the top to serve.

VIETNAMESE SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Stir fry shallots in oil until lightly brown, add prawns and cook for 1 minute. Add squid and ginger and continue to cook 3-4 minutes, add black pepper at the end and remove from heat into a large bowl.
• Add the papaya and chilli together, add to the seafood mixture. Combine the sugar, salt and juice together until dissolved. Pour over the salad and mix well.
• Just before serving, add the toasted sesame seeds and mint, toss lightly, serve with crispy rice paper or prawn crackers. (Don't add too early or else the seeds will go soft and the mint will turn black).

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring all of the ingredients in the dressing to a boil.
• Stir occasionally until the sauce has thickened.
• Taste the sauce and add salt/sugar as necessary: the sauce should be sweet/sour.
• Place the shrimp in the sauce and allow to simmer.
• Cook the asparagus.
• The time for this will vary depending on how thick the asparagus is.
• For tiny asparagus, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the asparagus to the shrimp.
• Take this mixture off of the heat and allow to cool.
• Mix together the shrimp/asparagus/dressing, lettuce, peaches, pineapple, and cucumber together, and serve in the hollowed out pineapple halves.