Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Shrimp and mango salad

 INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large mangos, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 2/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 lb peeled cooked shrimp (or 1 lb shredded cooked chicken breasts)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  PREPARATION

  • In a small bowl prepare the vinaigrette by combining the lime juice with the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and whisk together. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the mangoes with the avocado, green onion, cilantro and shrimp (or chicken). Pour in the vinaigrette and give it a good toss. The salad is best served cold, so if you are not serving right away, allow it to chill until then.
  • To cook the shrimp:
  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw them according to the packages directions.
  • Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over a medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
  • To cook the chicken:
  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat some cooking fat in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken breasts 6-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove from pan, let cool, and shred by hand or with fork.

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