---
title: Crunchy Mandarin Shrimp Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/upgrade-diced-chicken-thighs-to-shrimp-crunchy-mandarin-chicken-salad-68eebd119a6dfb54e98272db
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Soy, Wheat, Shellfish, Sesame]
tags: [Carb Conscious, Quick, Easy Prep, Calorie Smart, Carb Smart]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 34
source_chef: Christina Boateng
review_highlights: [{theme: Flavor, text: Some found the salad lacking; adding cucumber, red onion, and fresh carrot could boost flavor and texture.}, {theme: Suggestions, text: Consider adjusting the dressing with apple cider vinegar and extra sugar for more zing.}]
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/crunchy-mandarin-shrimp-salad.avif"
---
@shrimp{8%oz}

Wash and dry all produce. Halve @lime{1%unit} and cut into wedges. Drain and rinse @mandarin orange slices{1%unit}, reserving 1 tbsp of the juice.

Heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with @salt{1%pinch} and @black pepper{1%pinch}, and cook until opaque ~{3%minutes}. Transfer to a #medium bowl{} and toss with @garlic-ginger scallion paste{1%tbsp} until evenly coated.

In a #small bowl{}, whisk together remaining garlic-ginger scallion paste, juice from half the lime, @soy sauce{1%tbsp}, reserved mandarin orange juice, @sesame oil{½%tsp}, @sugar{½%tsp}, a pinch of @salt{1%pinch}, @black pepper{1%pinch}, and as much @sriracha{1%tsp} as you like. Gradually whisk in @olive oil{2%tbsp} until the dressing is thick and creamy.

Divide @coleslaw mix{2%cup} and @mixed greens{4%cup} between shallow bowls. Top with shrimp, remaining mandarin orange slices, @wonton strips{1%unit}, and @sesame seeds{1%tbsp}. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.