🦐 Chilled shrimp with passion fruit and lime

Every summer, I crave something cold, tangy, and spicy. Once, at a friend’s house, I tried Thai-style lemon shrimp and was instantly hooked! But I felt it needed something extra—until I had a brainwave: adding passion fruit and Mixue’s lime-passion fruit drink took it to the next level!

Later, I experimented by adding springy chicken feet and crispy preserved vegetables, making the texture incredibly satisfying. The first time I served it to my family, it disappeared in minutes—even my dad, who usually avoids cold dishes, couldn’t resist seconds. Since then, this dish has become a summer staple, and friends always request it at gatherings!

🔍 Ingredient Breakdown

The magic lies in the balance of sour, spicy, fresh, and aromatic flavors:

• Shrimp: Sweet and tender—fresh shrimp work best.

• Chicken feet: Adds a chewy, collagen-rich bite.

• Preserved vegetables: Crunchy and refreshing, soaking up the sauce beautifully.

• Passion fruit & lime: Bright, citrusy notes for a tropical twist.

• Mixue’s lime-passion fruit drink (half-sugar): Replaces sugar and vinegar, adding natural sweetness and fruitiness.

• Chili peppers & chili flakes: Adjust for your preferred heat level.

• Garlic & cilantro: Enhances depth and aroma.

After chilling, every bite is bursting with tangy, spicy, and fruity flavors—way more exciting than ordinary cold dishes!

🍽️Serving Suggestions

1. Chill time: At least 4 hours (overnight for maximum flavor).

2. Pairings:

   • Serve as an appetizer with beer or sparkling water.

   • Great with rice or cold noodles—the sauce is amazing for tossing!

3. Variations:

   • Seafood swap: Try squid, clams, or scallops.

   • Veggie version: Use lotus root or wood ear mushrooms.

4. Storage: Keeps for 2-3 days in the fridge (best fresh).

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

1. Foolproof: Just mix and chill—no advanced skills needed!

2. Texture heaven: Spicy, tangy, icy, and crunchy all at once.

3. Healthy: High-protein, low-calorie, perfect for weight-watchers.

4. Versatile sauce: Works with chicken, seafood, or veggies.

5. Crowd-pleaser: Guaranteed to impress at parties!

🥗RECIPE🥗

👉🏻Ingredients list

• 300g shrimp

• 200g chicken feet

• 50g preserved vegetables (rehydrated)

• 1 cup Mixue lime-passion fruit drink (no coconut jelly)

• 2 cilantro sprigs

• 1/4 onion

• 2 tbsp minced garlic

• 3 small chili peppers

• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp chili flakes

• 4 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp vinegar

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp each salt & MSG

👩🍳DIRECTIONS:

1. Prep:

   • Boil chicken feet with scallions, ginger, and wine for 15 mins, then ice-bath.

   • Cook shrimp, chill, and peel.

   • Soak preserved vegetables, blanch for 1 minute to retain crunch.

2. Sauce:

   • Combine garlic, chili, onion, sesame, and chili flakes. Heat oil and pour over.

   • Add soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, salt, and MSG. Mix well (sauce should be salty—it’ll balance later).

3. Assemble:

   • In a bowl, layer shrimp, chicken feet, and vegetables. Add lime slices and cilantro.

   • Pour sauce and drink over, mix, and refrigerate for 4+ hours.

❓ FAQ

Q1: Can I use frozen shrimp?
A: Yes, but fresh is better! Ice-bath frozen shrimp immediately after cooking to prevent toughness.

Q2: No preserved vegetables?
A: Substitute with cucumber or celery, but preserved veggies offer unmatched crunch.

Q3: Can I skip the passion fruit drink?
A: Yes, but flavor will suffer. Replace with half a passion fruit + 1 tbsp sugar + 2 tbsp water.