Pickled Ginger and Lime Sour Shrimp Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A refreshing seafood salad that balances the sharp tang of lime and pickled ginger with tender shrimp and crunchy vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh lime juice, pickled ginger, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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

• 12 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp pickled ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add 12 oz medium shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque and curl tightly; immediately drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp finely chopped pickled ginger, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified.
3. Step 3: Add the chilled shrimp to the dressing along with 1/2 cup julienned cucumber, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.