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Shrimp, Jicama, And Mango Salad

The crunchy jicama and the soft, sweet mango provide lively counter-points to the shrimp in both flavor and texture.

Courses: Salads
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 cup 177mlWater
2 teaspoons 10mlSalt
1 1/2 lbs 681g / 24ozLarge shrimp - shelled
1 lb 454g / 16ozJicama - (abt 1/4 lb) - peeled, and (small)
  Cut into 1/4" dice
1   Mango - peeled, and
  Cut into 1/4" dice
1/2 cup 8g / 0.3ozChopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
6 tablespoons 90mlLemon juice
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlDijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper
1/4 cup 59mlOlive oil

Recipe Instructions

In a large skillet, bring the water and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Add the shrimp, cover, and bring back to a boil. Cook, covered, over moderate heat for 1 minute. Stir. Continue cooking until the shrimp are just done, about 2 minutes longer. Drain.

When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, cut each one in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise.

Put the shrimp in a large glass or stainless steel bowl and add the jicama, mango, and cilantro.

In a small glass or stainless steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, the mustard, the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking. Just before serving, add this vinaigrette to the shrimp mixture and toss.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
Cookbook Digest, May/Jun, 1999

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