Low Carb Crunchy Thai Shrimp Salad

Salads aren’t really great for meal prepping, so your Keto salad recipes should be easy to throw together. In 20 minutes or less, you can have this Crunchy Thai Shrimp Salad ready to go. A freshly dressed bed of lettuce and hot shrimp is way better than the leftover greens and protein you prepared 3 days ago anyways! Fresh garlic on the shrimp is what makes them so flavorful. The crunchy components of the salad are crisp bell peppers and low-carb almonds. A pinch of red pepper flake incorporates a little heat, but a true lover of Thai food may want to add more spice! The original recipe here was garnished with sliced green onion, but you can garnish with extra lime wedges, sliced serrano peppers, Sriracha, or even sesame seeds.

Jessica L.

The Elements of Thai Cuisine

When you convert a home recipe into a keto recipe, you unfortunately have to modify some of the authenticity of a particular cuisine. While this recipe may not include all the toppings you typically find on a Thai-inspired salad, there are still many components that may make you reminisce of somewhere warmer. Shrimp is a fabulous protein to use in your comfort food keto recipes. Shrimp have low protein, so you can spare to add a few more to your meal if you’re extra hungry. A strong garlic flavor is never shied away from in a Thai recipe. While most Thai-inspired salads have peanuts, using sliced almonds can add the same effect while keeping the carbs low. Play with the dressing by substituting in rice vinegar, lemon juice, or adding just a touch of fish sauce.

Adding More Fat To Keto Salads

The great thing about salads is they are often very low in carbohydrates. It would take a lot of lettuce to tip you over the line. Your average salad toppings also happen to be very low in carbs as well. Grape tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, olives, mushrooms, and green bell peppers all happen to be great go-to keto ingredients. So how can you add more fat to existing salads? If you don’t want to swap in a creamy dressing, try making an aioli at home instead. A quick aioli is just made with mayonnaise and olive oil. You can add just about any spice you wish to an aioli to match the flavor profile of your salad. Garlic, basil, dried herbs, red pepper, paprika, or mustard are all delicious ways to spice up an aioli.