This easy salad features shrimp, pickled jalapenos, and chopped jicama.

Recipe by Health January 2006

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Credit: Leigh Beisch

Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
cook:
5 mins
total:
25 mins
Yield:
4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add lime rinds to the boiling water. Add the frozen shrimp and salt, and let the water return just to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Drain and discard lime rinds. Rinse shrimp with cold water, and remove tails.

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  • In a large bowl, combine lime juice, jicama, cilantro, scallions, jalapeño, and garlic. Add shrimp and black pepper. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate up to 4 hours until ready to serve.

  • Line 4 plates with romaine lettuce leaves. Divide the salad among the plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts

141 calories; fat 1g; poly fat 1g; protein 24g; carbohydrates 7g; fiber 3g; cholesterol 221mg; iron 4mg; sodium 470mg; calcium 64mg.
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