Spicy Shrimp Salad
Chunks of cantaloupe and avocado are the perfect foil for the spicy shrimp and jalapeno pepper in this main-dish salad recipe.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds medium-size shrimp
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1 cantaloupe (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
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1/4 cup cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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2 dashes liquid hot-pepper sauce
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 medium-size semifirm avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks (see photos 1 through 4, below)
Directions
1
Slice shrimp lengthwise in half. Combine shrimp, cantaloupe, red onion and jalapeno in large bowl, tossing to mix evenly.
2
To make dressing: Whisk together cider vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, salt, black pepper and hot sauce in small bowl. Whisk in oil in thin stream until well blended.
3
Add the vinegar dressing to the shrimp mixture; toss to mix. Gently stir in the avocado, being careful not to mash. Chill the salad if desired. Serve in hollowed-out cantaloupe halves if you wish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 248, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 349 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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