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Asian Cabbage Slaw with Grilled Shrimp

Cool, crunchy, and a quick Asian-style cabbage slaw that is easily customized to taste.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian salad, cabbage, dinner, Easy, lunch, simple, slaw
Servings: 4
Author: Mysa

Equipment

  • vegetable peeler
  • knife
  • large food processor with fine shred attachment, or a mandolin
  • skewers for grilling or a medium size saucepan for boiling
  • small bowl
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 small head green cabbage cored and quartered
  • 1 large red bellpepper cut into 6 large pieces
  • 2-3 large carrots ends removed, peeled, cut into 3 pieces
  • ½ cup edamame cooked and cooled
  • green onion, sliced optional
  • cilantro optional
  • sesame seeds
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled
  • salt
  • pepper

Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

Instructions

  • Salt and pepper the shrimp and grill over a medium flame for 2-3 minutes per side, OR boil in water for 2-3 minutes, until opaque and at least 145°F.  Set aside.
  • Using a food processor with a fine shred attachment OR a mandolin, slice cabbage, bell pepper, and carrots.  Place into large bowl and mix until combined.  Mix in edamame.
  • Mix all of the dressing ingredients together.
  • Dish one quarter of the slaw mix in a bowl.  Top with 4-6 shrimp, sesame seeds, and dressing to taste.  Optional - sprinkle with cilantro and green onions.