Tandoori Shrimp And Mango Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tandoori Shrimp And Mango Salad

Recipe By : Gourmet August 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Gourmet Magazine & Web Salads & Salad Dressings
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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 garlic cloves -- crushed
1 fresh gingerroot -- peeled and chopped
-- (1-inch piece)
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. B
ring 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. Coo
l spices and stir in remaining marinade ingredients and salt and pepper to tast
e.

Pat shrimp dry and add to marinade, stirring to coat well. Marinate shrimp at
room temperature 15 minutes. Alternatively, shrimp may be marinated, covered a
nd 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 thr
ough, 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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