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Mexican Shrimp Salad

Mexican Shrimp Salad

Lettuce leaves, chopped tomato, and slices of avocado give a dose of fiber to this Mexican-inspired twist on shrimp cocktail.

Martha Stewart Living, May 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/133126/mexican-shrimp-salad
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 1/2 limes, zested, plus 4 lime wedges for serving
    • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
    • 4 strips (each 2 inches long) orange zest
    • 8 allspice berries (or 1/4 teaspoon ground)
    • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 3/4 pound medium shrimp, shells on
    • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if desired
    • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
    • 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
    • 8 leaves lettuce, such as butterhead, for serving
    • 1 firm, ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced 1/4 inch thick

Directions

  1. Juice 1 lime into a large saucepan, and add the rind, 1 quart water, 3 tablespoons orange juice and the zest, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add the shrimp to simmering water, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath using a slotted spoon. Let shrimp cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then peel and devein; cut into small pieces.
  3. Juice remaining 1 1/2 limes, and whisk with remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the lime zest, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl (season with more cayenne if desired). Toss in shrimp, onion, and tomato.
  4. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes. Divide lettuce leaves among 4 plates. Top with shrimp and avocado, and serve with lime wedges.

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