Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad

Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

2 quarts water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup sliced peppers (red, yellow or orange)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Directions

1 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.
2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3 Rinse shrimp. Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast shrimp until done, 6 to 8 minutes.
4 Whisk lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Add peppers, cilantro, and shrimp; toss to coat.