Vietnamese-Style Crispy Shrimp with Fresh Papelon Salad
A fusion of Italian and Vietnamese flavors in this refreshing summer dish, featuring crispy fried shrimp, crunchy papelon slaw, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Fresh Shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●1 cup Papelonthinly sliced
- ●1 cup Vietnamese Mithinly sliced
- ●3 cloves Pungent Garlicminced
- ●1/2 cup Crisp Cucumbersliced
- ●1 teaspoon Vietnamese Chili Flakesoptional
- ●1/4 cup Fresh Cilantrochopped
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together papelon, mi, garlic, and chili flakes (if using).
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2. Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
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3. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
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5. Fry the shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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6. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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7. In a separate bowl, combine cucumber and cilantro.
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8. To assemble the dish, place a portion of the papelon-mi slaw on a plate, followed by a few pieces of fried shrimp, and top with the cucumber-cilantro mixture.
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9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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10. Garnish with additional cilantro and a sprinkle of chili flakes (if desired)