Name: Calypso Shrimp with Florida Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 green onions, chopped; 1 habanero pepper, seeded; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves; 2 tsp (10 mL) grapefruit zest; 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt; 1 tsp (5 mL) each brown sugar and ground allspice; ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cumin; 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ground pepper; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil (approx.); 1 lb(s) (454 g) raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tsp (5 mL) grapefruit zest; 3 Tbsp (45 mL) grapefruit juice; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice; salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste; 2 Florida ruby red grapefruits, segmented; 1 ripe avocado, diced; 3 cups (750 mL) fresh watercress, tough stems removed; ½ cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro leaves; ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh mint leaves; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) roasted cashews, chopped

Calypso Shrimp with Florida Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

5 min

Yields

4 servings

This Caribbean-inspired dish features a tangy grapefruit, avocado and watercress salad with succulent marinated grilled shrimp.

ingredients

Calypso Shrimp

green onions, chopped

habanero pepper, seeded

Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves

tsp (10 mL) grapefruit zest

tsp (10 mL) kosher salt

tsp (5 mL) each brown sugar and ground allspice

tsp (2 mL) ground cumin

tsp (5 mL) fresh ground pepper

Tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil (approx.)

lb(s) (454 g) raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

tsp (5 mL) grapefruit zest

Tbsp (45 mL) grapefruit juice

Tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil

Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice

salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Florida ruby red grapefruits, segmented

ripe avocado, diced

cups (750 mL) fresh watercress, tough stems removed

cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro leaves

cup (60 mL) fresh mint leaves

Tbsp (30 mL) roasted cashews, chopped

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directions

Step 1

Pulse together onions, habanero, thyme, grapefruit zest, salt, sugar, allspice, cumin and pepper in small food processor. Drizzle in enough oil to form a paste.

Step 2

Coat shrimp with paste and let marinate for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Grill shrimp over medium high grill, turning once until cooked through, about 5 minutes; keep warm.

Step 4

Divide shrimp among 4 plates. Spoon grapefruit mixture over top and place watercress mixture on top to serve.

Step 5

Whisk together grapefruit zest and juice, oil, lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Toss grapefruit and avocado with 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the dressing.

Step 6

Toss remaining dressing with watercress, cilantro, mint and cashews.

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