Avocado, Shrimp, and Endive Salad
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 12 teaspoons salt
- 34 lb large shrimp, in shells peeled and deveined (18 to 20)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 14 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 firm-ripe california avocados (preferably Hass)
- 1 lb Belgian endive, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (4 heads)
- Bring 2 quarts water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then poach shrimp at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
- Let shrimp chill in water 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Whisk together tarragon, mustard, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a serving bowl.
- Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
- Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit, peel, and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Add shrimp, avocados, and endive to dressing and toss.
lemon juice, salt, shrimp, tarragon, mustard, black pepper, olive oil, california avocados, endive
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/avocado-shrimp-and-endive-salad-165073 (may not work)