Shrimp and Papaya Salad Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 small hot chile, such as Thai or serrano, very finely chopped; Salt; 1 small ripe papaya (1 1/2 pounds)peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch chunks; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced diagonally; 1 bunch watercress (6 ounces), thick stems discarded; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 small hot chile, such as Thai or serrano, very finely chopped
Salt
1 small ripe papaya (1 1/2 pounds)peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 celery rib, thinly sliced diagonally
1 bunch watercress (6 ounces), thick stems discarded
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped

1
Fill a large bowl with ice water.
2
In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the shrimp until pink and curled, about 2 minutes.
3
Drain and plunge the shrimp into the ice water to cool.
4
Drain and pat dry.
5
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lime juice, lime zest and chile and season with salt.
6
Add the papaya, onion, celery, watercress, cilantro and shrimp and toss gently.
7
Scatter the cashews on top and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Papaya Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp and Papaya Salad

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