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    Drunken Shrimp and Melon Salad


    Source of Recipe


    Marla

    List of Ingredients





    1/2 pound medium-size shrimp, shelled and cleaned
    2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    Dressing:
    1 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
    2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
    2 tablespoons chopped chives
    1 teaspoon minced Jalapeno chile pepper
    1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
    1/3 cup seeded, diced cucumber
    1/3 cup finely diced jicama
    1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
    2 cups melon, cut into 1 inch cubes
    Salt and pepper to taste
    lettuce or watercress
    1 fresh lime, halved

    Recipe



    Combine shrimp with lime juice. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Dressing: combine
    all
    ingredients except oil. Gradually add oil, whisking in until blended. Just
    before serving, drain shrimp, then mix with cucumber, jicama, red pepper
    and
    melon. Add prepared dressing and toss gently until combined. Add salt and
    pepper to taste. Line a bowl or platter with lettuce or watercress. Spoon
    shrimp mixture over the g reens. Squeeze juice of lime halves over top just
    before you bring salad to the table.

    Serves 4.

 

 

 


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