Shrimp Banh Mi Recipe with Radish Pickle
Elevate the classic banh mi with a Portuguese twist in this mouthwatering recipe. Succulent shrimp are marinated, cooked, and nestled into a soft Portuguese roll, then topped with creamy mayonnaise and tangy daikon pickle. The combination of flavors and textures creates a delightful fusion of Vietnamese and Portuguese cuisines, perfect for a unique and satisfying meal experience.
Ingredients
- Pound 1/2 Shrimp, peeled, tail cut off
- 1 Whole Thai Chili Pepper
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil I prefer Unrefined
- 1 whole Carrot peeled
- 1 Cucumber
- 2 slices Red Onion sliced, Thin
- Mayonnaise to taste
- Pickle Daikon Radish see linked recipe
- 2 rolls Portuguese Rolls
- Mint Leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Use peeled shrimp and cut off tails if they are not already removed
- Slice the red chili pepper and mix into coconut oil in a medium bowl, add shrimp
- Heat frying pan on medium high heat. When pan is heated to temperature add shrimp, coconut oil, Thai red pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and remove from heat, 3-5 minutes.
- Peel carrot and cucumber and use peeler to "cut" the vegetables into ribbons.
- Slice open Portuguese bread and spread with mayonnaise, layer shrimp onto the bottom of the bread and layer daikon pickle, ribboned vegetables, red onion on top of shrimp. *see recipe link below for Daikon Pickle Recipe*
- Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy this refreshing sandwich!
https://thesiftedfield.com/2024/02/19/white-radish-quick-pickle-with-basil-and-lime/Nutrition
Serving: 2sandwichesCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.4mg
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