August 9, 2016
Hi Everybody,
Still summer out there, so I’m continuing to concentrate on cold dishes that will refresh you and keep you healthy at the same time. Today’s recipe is a spicy one. New research shows that an active ingredient in spicy foods, capsaicin, can boost metabolism, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation. Try it!
THAI SHRIMP SALAD
2 TBS lime juice
4 tsp fish sauce
1TBS canola oil
2 tsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp crushed hot red pepper
1 lb shrimp, peeled and cooked
1 cup red, bell or yellow and/or orange peppers, thinly sliced
1 cup cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
1/8 cup fresh basil, chopped (or any fresh chopped herb such as cilantro or mint)
1/8 cup cilantro, fresh,chopped (or any chopped fresh herb such as basil or mint)
1. Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, oil, brown sugar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add shrimp, bell pepper, cucumber and fresh herbs; toss to coat.
Enjoy!
Have a delicious week!
Best,
Judi