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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
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Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and cold water.
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Add the shrimp to the boiling water and allow to cook for 1 minute.
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Remove the shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into the ice bath.
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Allow the shrimp to cool thoroughly, then drain and place on paper towels to absorb some of the water.
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Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
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Add the tomatoes, red pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and avocado to the shrimp.
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Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly.
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Finely grate the zest of 3 of the limes and juice 6 limes.
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Combine the zest and juice in a small bowl.
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Mix in the horseradish, ketchup, and olive oil.
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Pour this dressing over the shrimp salad and toss well.
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Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.
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Slice the remaining lime into wedges.
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Transfer the salad to a serving platter and garnish with sprigs of cilantro and lime wedges.
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Sprinkle corn nuts over the salad for added crunch.
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TECHNIQUES
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Preparing Citrus Fruit Zest
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The zest of citrus fruit is the outermost layer of the fruits skin.
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It adds an incredible burst of flavor and color to recipes.
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Use a box grater, rasp, or citrus zester to remove the skin.
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Make sure to only remove the colored part of the peel; the white pith is a bit bitter.
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Butterflying Shrimp
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A butterflied shrimp is a shrimp that has been sliced lengthwise.
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In some cases, one side of the shrimp is kept attached, but other times it is sliced all the way through.
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For this recipe, the shrimp will be sliced in half all the way through.
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Peel and devein the shrimp.
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Place a shrimp on your cutting board and hold your knife blade along the indentation found along the back of the shrimp (the site of the deveining).
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Slice the shrimp in half lengthwise using the indentation as your guide.
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Preparing the shrimp in this manner before blanching will give the shrimp a nice shape after they have been cooked.
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It will also allow them to cook and cool quickly, thereby preventing them from becoming rubbery.
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ADVANCE PREPARATION
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This salad can be prepared several hours ahead of time, which will allow the flavors to blend well.
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If you are preparing the salad in advance, add the salt and cilantro right before serving.
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Marinating the salad with the salt will toughen the shrimp and cause the vegetables to go limp.
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Adding the cilantro at the end will ensure that it keeps its texture and will not become too soggy.
