Shrimp, Avocado and Mango Salad
- 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 ruby red grapefruits
- 1 Hass avocado, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 4 cups packed mesclun (2 ounces)
- In a medium bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the shrimp until opaque, about 3 minutes.
- Drain and refresh under cold water.
- Drain well and pat dry, then halve lengthwise.
- Peel the grapefruits; remove all the bitter white pith.
- Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections.
- Drain the juice; reserve for another use.
- Add the shrimp, avocado, mango and herbs to the sections; toss gently with 1/4 cup of the dressing and the remaining lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the mesclun with the remaining dressing and mound on plates.
- Spoon the shrimp salad on top and serve.
lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, salt, shrimp, red grapefruits, avocado, mango, tarragon, cilantro
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shrimp-avocado-and-mango-salad (may not work)