Fermented Ginger-Kimchi Salad with Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A gut-friendly salad using probiotic kimchi to alleviate bloating and support digestion. This Korean Whole30 recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs shrimp, kimchi, and kale for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 295 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 oz shrimp
• 2 tbsp kimchi
• 2 cups finely chopped kale
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 medium avocado

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 oz shrimp dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of sea salt.
2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 tsp minced ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then set aside.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, massage 2 cups finely chopped kale with 1 tbsp lime juice for 1 minute until softened.
5. Step 5: Add 2 tbsp kimchi and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper to the kale, then toss gently until evenly distributed.
6. Step 6: Top with cooked shrimp and 1/4 medium avocado slices just before serving to prevent browning.