Description
Sweet, savory, and refreshing, this vibrant salad is perfect for a light lunch or a summer appetizer. The crunchy shallots and juicy pomelo segments pair beautifully with the shrimp.
Ingredients
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- 1 pomelo
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- 1 large shallot
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Bring a small saucepan filled 2/3 of the way with water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl with ice water.
- Once the water boils, add the shrimp and cook for about 1 minute, until pink, opaque, and curled.
- Strain the shrimp and immediately place them in the ice water to cool.
- When cooled, peel, devein (if necessary), and cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Press sliced shallots with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Add shallots to the hot oil, spreading them out. Stir occasionally and cook until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Drain shallots on paper towels and let cool to crisp.
- Prepare the pomelo by cutting off both ends and sides using a large knife (the rind is thick).
- Break the pomelo in half and remove segments from the membrane over a bowl.
- Break the pomelo segments into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix together the dressing ingredients.
- Add the dressing, shrimp, half the shallots, half the sesame seeds, and half the mint and cilantro to the bowl with the pomelo.
- Mix and plate on a serving platter.
- Top with the remaining shallots, sesame seeds, and herbs.
Notes
- For optimal shrimp flavor, use fresh, high-quality shrimp and ensure they are fully cooked but not overcooked.
- If pomelo is unavailable, substitute with orange or grapefruit segments for a similar citrusy flavor profile.
- To prevent the shallots from becoming soggy, ensure they are thoroughly dried before frying and cooled completely after frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 150