Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

Jumbo shrimp are brined, roasted, then tossed with colorful bell peppers and cilantro in a zesty lemony soy-sesame dressing.

• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• ½ cup kosher salt
• ¼ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup sliced peppers (red, yellow or orange)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

To brine shrimp, combine water, salt, sugar, and Kikkoman Soy Sauce in a large bowl, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Submerge 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp in the brine. Brine for 1 hour.

Step 3

Rinse shrimp. Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast shrimp until done, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Add peppers, cilantro, and shrimp; toss to coat.