Tropical Shrimp Salad

Name: Tropical Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; Juice and zest of 2 limes; 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno; 1 cup roughly chopped cooked and shelled shrimp; 1 tablespoon roughly chopped raw almonds; 1½ cups balled cantaloupe melon; 1½ cups balled pineapple; 1 ripe yet somewhat firm banana; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

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Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
127 kcal
Cuisine
American

Tropical Shrimp Salad

Iris Warren

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This colorful Tropical Shrimp Salad is a fresh, fruity twist on shrimp ceviche, with sweet pineapple, melon, and banana, plus a simple citrus-honey dressing. Serve as an appetizer or side salad - it's perfect for entertaining!

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Ingredients

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2 large garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno to taste
1 cup roughly chopped cooked and shelled shrimp
1 tablespoon roughly chopped raw almonds
1½ cups balled cantaloupe melon
1½ cups balled pineapple
1 ripe yet somewhat firm banana peeled and sliced into ¼″-thick rounds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine garlic, honey, fish sauce, juices, zests, and jalapeño. Fold in the shrimp and almonds. Add melon, pineapple, and banana, stirring to incorporate. Fold in cilantro and mint.
Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to let flavors mingle. Serve in small ramekins or martini glasses as an appetizer or side.

Notes

Recipe adapted slightly from the one I enjoyed from Dole, while I was a guest of theirs during #DoleFRESHfest in Charlotte, NC.

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Serving 1 Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%)