Name: Indian-Style Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Shrimp (peeled and deveined), 450 g; Onion, finely sliced, 1/2 medium; Cucumber, diced, 1 cup; Tomato, deseeded and diced, 1 cup; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, 2 tbsp; Lemon or lime juice, 2 tbsp; Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup; Black pepper, to taste; Salt, to taste; Sugar, a small pinch (optional)

Indian-Style Shrimp Salad

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Course: Japanese

Servings

2-3

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

A light and refreshing shrimp salad made with ingredients that are easy to find in India. Creamy, tangy, and perfect as a starter or side dish.

Ingredients

Shrimp (peeled and deveined), 450 g
Onion, finely sliced, 1/2 medium
Cucumber, diced, 1 cup
Tomato, deseeded and diced, 1 cup
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, 2 tbsp
Lemon or lime juice, 2 tbsp
Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup
Black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
Sugar, a small pinch (optional)

Directions

Boil shrimp in salted water with a pinch of turmeric until just cooked. Drain and let cool.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon or lime juice, salt, pepper, and sugar if using.
Add shrimp, onion, cucumber, and tomato.
Gently toss until evenly coated.
Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.