Asian Cabbage Slaw with Shrimp
This Paleo Asian Cabbage Slaw may look simple but it’s seriously flavour packed. It’s loaded with crunchy cabbage, carrots and peppers plus perfectly seared shrimp all smothered in the most insanely addicting ginger, almond butter and sesame dressing. Best of all it takes just 30 minutes to make and leftovers are just as good the next day. This slaw is Whole30, Paleo, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Gluten Free, and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal.
There is something about a good Paleo Asian Cabbage Slaw that is so satisfying. Creamy, spicy, crunchy, a little bit sweet, a little bit tangy, it can tick every box. Personally I prefer the healthier Asian slaw to the noodle version as cabbage acts as the perfect base to soak up the dressing. This salad makes for a great side dish, or topped with prawns or chicken is substantial enough to eat as a main. The dressing is incredibly good, I recommend making it as far in advance as possible to let the flavours blend and try not to dress the salad until right before serving to ensure the veggies keep their crunchiness. The best part; this recipe is packed with a variety of vegetables so you won’t feel guilty going back for seconds….and thirds.
Here are a few more cabbage recipes that you will enjoy:
- Creamy Classic Coleslaw
- Spicy Shrimp Tacos
- Roasted Red Cabbage with Mint, Hazelnuts & Orange Balsamic Glaze
- Brussel Sprout, Apple & Walnut Slaw
- Crunchy Green Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
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Asian Cabbage Slaw with Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper
- 3 carrots
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos (or tamari/soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp honey (2 medjool dates for Whole30)
- 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger
- handful of cilantro
- 1/2 cup of prawns optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter (or cashew butter), lime juice, coconut amines or tamari, honey (or other sweetener) and ginger. Set aside
- If you are able to find shredded cabbage at the grocery store then I recommend buying that for ease. Otherwise to get the coleslaw into very thin strips I cut it in half and then use a cheese slicer to shred it.
- Cut the carrots and peppers into very thin long strips, the thinner the better.
- In a bowl mix together all of the vegetables, including the chopped scallions
- Right before serving cook the prawns in a pan on medium high heat with a splash of sesame oil and lime juice.
- While the prawns are cooking, pour the dressing over the salad and toss. To serve, top the salad with a few cilantro leaves and 3-4 prawns. Enjoy!
Nutrition
This was so so so so good! I ate the leftovers cold the next day, and it was just as good!
Made this as a main with prawns. Fantastic. Originally thought it needed something but then realized I’d forgotten the cilantro and slices of lime.
I am addicted to this dressing! I even served it as a dip with vegetables, delicious!