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Caribbean Shrimp Salad

The Washington Post, April 23, 2008

Cooking for One

  • Course: Salad
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This is an unbelievably easy salad to make. Its ingredients are available year-round. Grilled chicken may be substituted for the shrimp.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 large uncooked, peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 champagne mango, cut into thin slices (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 to 1 Hass avocado, cut into 3/4-inch dice or slices
  • 1/4 small red onion, cut into 5 or 6 very thin slices
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions:

Combine the sea salt and cumin in a small bowl. Use the mixture to lightly dust the shrimp.

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium skillet over high heat; swirl to coat the pan evenly. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until they are just opaque, then turn them over and cook for 30 seconds or so. Remove from the heat.

Fan the mango slices on a dinner plate. Arrange the shrimp, avocado and red onion on top. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro, then drizzle with remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the lime juice. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source:

From staff writer Jane Black.

Tested by Jane Black for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 460
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 34g 52
Saturated Fat: 5g 25
Cholesterol: 64mg 21
Sodium: 172mg7
Total Carbohydrates: 32g 11
Dietary Fiber: 9g 36
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 11g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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