Grilled Shrimp and Bok Choy Salad is a vibrant, satisfying dish that’s full of contrasting textures and bold, fresh flavors. It’s quick to prepare and light enough for summer lunches or warm evenings, while still packing enough protein and crunch to leave you full.
The shrimp are the highlight. Choose large, peeled, and deveined shrimp, and marinate them briefly in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and a little honey. This combination adds a sweet-savory depth that enhances the natural flavor of the shrimp without overpowering it. Once marinated, grill them over high heat for just a couple of minutes on each side until they’re pink and lightly charred. The caramelization from the grill gives the shrimp a delicious smoky edge.
Bok choy is the perfect base for this salad. When grilled, baby bok choy becomes slightly charred on the outside but remains tender and juicy inside. Halve them lengthwise and brush with sesame oil before placing them on the grill. This method enhances their mild bitterness and brings out a satisfying, earthy note that balances the sweetness of the shrimp.
To build the salad, combine the grilled shrimp and bok choy with thinly sliced red chili, shredded carrots, cucumber ribbons, and chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil. A scattering of roasted peanuts or cashews adds crunch and richness, while lime wedges on the side let you adjust the acidity to taste.
The dressing should be punchy and bright. A mix of lime juice, fish sauce, a touch of sugar, and toasted sesame oil works beautifully. You can also add a dash of chili garlic sauce for heat.
Grilled Shrimp and Bok Choy Salad is flavorful, fast, and flexible. Serve it on its own or pair it with jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles for a more filling meal. It’s the kind of salad that feels indulgent but is refreshingly healthy at the same time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 baby bok choy halved
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, bok choy, red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Grill the shrimp and bok choy for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp is cooked through and bok choy is charred.
- Transfer the shrimp and bok choy to a serving platter and top with the salad mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
I followed the recipe but ended up burning the shrimp. 😭 How do you keep them from drying out?
Maybe try cooking them for less time? Shrimp cook really fast! Or you could marinate them to keep them juicy. Good luck!
I just use a thermometer, shrimp are done at 120F! Otherwise it’s too easy to overcook. Hope that helps!
Really easy and soooo good! I added avocado because why not? 🍤🥗
Grill shrimp?! Sounds like a lot of work. I just boil mine. Who has time for grilling??
Looks tasty! Do you think I could substitute shrimp with chicken? My kids don’t like shrimp.
Yum! Made this for my family and they loved it. The dressing was perfect.
Glad to hear! I also tried it and everyone at my table went for seconds. The dressing is a game changer!
Wow, the grilled bok choy adds a nice char! I can’t believe I’ve been missing out on this!
Totally agree! Grilled bok choy is underrated. I think it should be on every menu!
It was okay. The shrimp were nice, but the salad wasn’t my favorite. Maybe less cilantro next time?
Delicious!!! 😍 The dressing is simple but full of flavor!
I don’t know how you can eat that raw bok choy. It look so weird. I like it better boiled!
I totally get that! Raw bok choy isn’t for everyone. But grilling it brings out such a nice flavor! Give it a try next time!
Grilled shrimp is my favorite! But I mixed up the salad ingredients. Oops!
Can you use frozen shrimp? I never have fresh at home. Thanks!
This salad is a game changer! The grilled bok choy adds such a unique flavor!
Shrimp and bok choy? What an odd combo! But I guess people like new things?
It’s actually a great combo! The flavors really work together. You should give it a try!
I wasn’t really a fan. The flavors didn’t blend well for me.
This salad is so refreshing! Perfect for summer. My family loved it!
I don’t know about this recipe. I feel like shrimp and bok choy are weird together.
I get what you’re saying, but shrimp and bok choy can actually taste great together with the right seasoning! I tried it and loved it.
Super easy and quick. My kids even ate the veggies!