Recipe By : Gourmet August 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Gourmet Magazine & Web Salads & Salad Dressings
Shrimp To Post
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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***FOR DRESSING***
1/2 cup major grey's chutney
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne
***FOR TANDOORI MARINADE***
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
4 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 inch fresh gingerroot -- peeled and chopped
2 fresh serrano or jalapeño chilies -- seeded and chopped
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
***
2 pounds medium shrimp -- (about 50), shelled
-- and deveined
1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
6 cups packed tender watercress sprigs -- washed well and
-- spun dry
1 cup fresh coriander sprigs -- washed well and
-- spun dry
3 red bell peppers -- cut into julienne
-- strips
2 firm-ripe mangoes -- peeled and cut into
-- julienne strips
Make dressing:
Force chutney through a sieve into a bowl and whisk in lime juice,
oil, cayenne, and salt to taste. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead
and chilled, covered. Bring dressing to room temperature before
using.
Make marinade:
In a large non-stick skillet dry-roast paprika, cumin, and coriander
seeds over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and
several shades darker, about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn
them, and transfer to a bowl. Cool spices and stir in remaining
marinade ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
Pat shrimp dry and add to marinade, stirring to coat well. Marinate
shrimp at room temperature 15 minutes. Alternatively, shrimp may be
marinated, covered and chilled, up to 1 day.
In large non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until
hot but not smoking and saute shrimp in batches, turning once, until
golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp as
sauteed with tongs to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
In a large bowl gently toss together shrimp, watercress, coriander
sprigs, bell peppers, mangoes, and dressing.
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