Monday 15 June 2015

SUMMER SALADS


Shrimp,cucumber and mango salad

1 lb of shell on cleaned shrimp  uncooked  24-30 shrimp
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 english cucumber  sliced and cut in half  (not too thin,you want the crunch)
3/4 cup chopped fresh mango
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno ( take seeds out) finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
pinch course sea salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

poach shrimp in pot of boiling water (I put 1/2 lemon in the water)
takes about 2 mins  drain and place shrimp in an ice bath
when cool remove shell and tail

In a glass bowl place cool drained shrimp and cover with lime juice (keep about 3 tbsp of juice)
place in fridge for about 2 hours
in a separate bowl add mango,cucumber,jalapeno,red onion, salt,pepper and 3 tbsp olive oil.
drain off shrimp and add to other mixture, mix well
add remainder of lime juice just before serving
serve cold by itself or on a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce

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