Sweet Heat Asian Barbecued Shrimp Salad

Step 1

Remove the tough stems from the kale and discard. Rub and massage the kale with your hands for 1-2 minutes or until the leaves are dark green and the kale is fragrant. Bunch the kale up tightly in one hand and slice it very thinly using a sharp knife. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the red cabbage, white cabbage and carrots to the kale. Set aside.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce and blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and whisk together - add the vinaigrette a few tablespoons at a time to the salad and toss to combine. Use only enough of the dressing to lightly coat the leaves - you don't want it to be goopy. Reserve remaining dressing for another use.

Step 5

Thread the shrimp onto skewers and preheat the grill (or a grill pan) to medium high heat. Lightly brush the shrimp with vegetable oil and cook for 1-2 minutes on one side, until they start to turn pink. Flip the shrimp and brush them with barbecue sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through and brush the other side with sauce.

Step 6

To serve: Mound plates with salad, top with shrimp skewers and drizzle the peanut sauce over the top of shrimp and salad. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro leaves. Serve.