Shrimp, Jicama, and Mango Salad
The crunchy jicama and the soft, sweet mango provide lively counterpoints to the shrimp in both flavor and texture. Tossed with a lemony
vinaigrette and a generous amount of cilantro, the salad is ideal for a warm summer evening.
Recipe Collection
Food & Wine Quick from Scratch
Cookbook
Fish & Shellfish
Author
Susan Rich, Laura Russell
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
3 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled
1 small jicama, (about 3/4-pound), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 mango, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, or flat leaf parsley, chopped
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
In a large frying pan, bring the water and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Add the shrimp, cover, and bring back to a boil. Add
the shrimp, cover, and bring back to a boil.Cook, covered, over moderate heat for 1 minute. Stir. Continue cooking until the
shrimp are just done, about 2 minutes longer. Drain. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, cut each one in half lengthwise
and then in half crosswise.
Put the shrimp in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl and add the jicama, mango, and cilantro.
In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, the mustard, the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and
the pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking. Just before serving, add this vinaigrette to the shrimp mixture and toss.
Tips
Wine Recommendation: Mango, lemon juice, and cilantro invite a light-bodied, acidic white, such as an Orvieto from Italy or a
Muscadet de Sevre-et-Maine from France.