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Shrimp, Mango, and Jícama Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette

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Shrimp, Mango, and Jícama Salad with Pineapple VinaigretteAmy Neunsinger

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    55 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, halved lengthwise
2 large mangoes, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled jicama
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 large Boston lettuce leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk lime juice and pineapple juice concentrate in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Bring 6 cups water and next 4 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add shrimp, and simmer until opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Drain. Transfer shrimp to large bowl; refrigerate until cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)

    Step 3

    Mix mangoes and next 3 ingredients into shrimp. Pour vinaigrette over; toss to coat. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 6 plates. Spoon salad over lettuce, dividing equally.

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