Asparagus Shrimp And Papaya Salad With Papaya Seed Dressing Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 x papayas papaya seed dressing:
- 1/2 c. champagne vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mudwd
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon or possibly
- 1 tsp died tarragon
- 1 c. reserved papaya seeds
- 2/3 c. sunflower or possibly vegetable oil
- 3 lb asparagus trimmed and peeled
- 1 lb medium shrimp shelled
- 12 x fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions
- Peel and seed papayas reserving 1/4 c. of seeds.
- Dice papaya flesh.
- In a blender or possibly food processor combine dressing ingredients and puree till seeds are crushed and mix is well blended.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water cook asparagus for 2 1/2 min or possibly till crisptender.
- Drain and rinse under cool water till cold to touch.
- Blot dry with paper towels.
- Cook shrimp in salted simmering water for 3 min.
- Drain and let cold.
- Combine asparagus with one third of dressing diced papaya with one third of the dressing and shrimp with remaining dressing.
- Arrange asparagus on rim of a large serving platter followed by a circle of diced papaya.
- Mound shrimp in center.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
- When arranged on a large platter the asparagus shrimp and papayas make a great looking salad.
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