Curried Peach and Shrimp Salad
Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Amy Machnak
Shrimp salad gets an Indian makeover, with the peach standing in for mango.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Boil shrimp in salted water until just opaque, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain shrimp and put in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
2
Add peaches, onion, chile, salt, and lime juice to shrimp.
Step 3
3
Heat oil in a small frying pan until warm. Add spices and swirl to toast. Pour warm oil over shrimp mixture, gently stirring to combine.
Step 4
4
Microwave 4 pappadums 1 at a time until puffed and crisp, about 50 seconds. Crack each into a few large pieces.
Step 5
5
Arrange avocado on 4 dinner plates, top with shrimp mixture, and garnish plates with cilantro and pappadums.
Step 6
6
*Wafer-thin Indian bread; find in the Asian food aisle of well-stocked grocery stores.
Step 7
7
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
1 pound large shelled and deveined shrimp (24 to 32 per lb.)
2 cups chopped peaches
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1/2 serrano chile, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 package (4 oz.) plain or black pepper pappadums*
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cilantro sprigs
Directions
Step 1
1
Boil shrimp in salted water until just opaque, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain shrimp and put in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
2
Add peaches, onion, chile, salt, and lime juice to shrimp.
Step 3
3
Heat oil in a small frying pan until warm. Add spices and swirl to toast. Pour warm oil over shrimp mixture, gently stirring to combine.
Step 4
4
Microwave 4 pappadums 1 at a time until puffed and crisp, about 50 seconds. Crack each into a few large pieces.
Step 5
5
Arrange avocado on 4 dinner plates, top with shrimp mixture, and garnish plates with cilantro and pappadums.
Step 6
6
*Wafer-thin Indian bread; find in the Asian food aisle of well-stocked grocery stores.
Step 7
7
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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