Shrimp and Citrus Salad with Sesame Dressing
Shrimp and Citrus Salad with Sesame Dressing prepared during February’s Dona Elena Cuisinera Club monthly cooking classes.
Ingredients:
- 500 g shrimps
- pinch of salt
- 2 T Dona Elena pure olive oil
- 1pc pomelo, peeled and sectioned
- 1pc Sunkist orange, peeled and sectioned
- 1 cup jicama (turnips), sliced thinly
- 1 cup carrots, sliced thinly
- 1 head, lettuce or assorted greens, chopped
For the sesame dressing:
- 50 grams, white sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 25 grams onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1 1/4 cup Dona Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- to taste, salt and pepper
Procedure:
- Toss the shrimps in salt and olive oil.
- Heat the grill and cook the shrimps until tender, about 1 – 2 minutes or until it starts to change color. Set aside to cool.
- For the dressing, combine sesame seeds, vinegar, onions, honey and sesame oil in a blender and pulse until well combined.
- Slowly add the olive oil until the dressing becomes emulsified and thick.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
- In a bowl, toss together the fruits, vegetables and shrimps. Pour some dressing and coat all the salad components well.
looks like a yummy salad! i’ll try doing it one time.