SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Citrus     Fruit     Nut     Shellfish     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Grapefruit     Shrimp     Avocado     Spinach     Winter     Hazelnut     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For vinaigrette
1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For salad
1 pink or red grapefruit
1 white grapefruit
1/4 cup hazelnuts, lightly toasted and any loose skins rubbed off
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 firm-ripe California avocados
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 lb large shrimp (8 to 10), shelled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups baby spinach (2 oz)
1/4 cup trimmed sprouts (preferably radish)

Steps:

  • Make vinaigrette:
  • Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble salad:
  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from fruit with a sharp paring knife and cut segments free from membranes. Halve enough grapefruit segments to measure 1 1/2 cups (reserve any remaining segments for another use).
  • Coarsely chop hazelnuts. Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook hazelnuts with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until a shade darker, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to cool, reserving skillet.
  • Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit and peel. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning them, until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Toss together spinach, half of grapefruit segments, and half of vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange avocados and remaining grapefruit on 4 plates and top with shrimp, salad, and sprouts. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over salad and sprinkle with nuts.

w4 waseeq
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I'm sorry, but this salad is just plain bad.


Shahid Ali
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This salad is a waste of time and money.


Cristian Hernandez
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I would not recommend this salad to anyone.


Rashad Guli
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This salad was a disappointment. It didn't live up to my expectations.


Kingston Taniskishayinew
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I'm not sure if I would make this salad again. It was just okay.


Saleem Khokher
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This salad is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great.


Peace Sekanikat
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I would make this salad again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


Haroon khattak
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Waffles Cream
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices to the vinaigrette.


Echie Chinedu
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The shrimp was a bit overcooked in my salad. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


Vera Ottrix-James
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I found that the salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the vinaigrette.


Melat seid
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Asheka Thomas
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, so I used orange juice in the vinaigrette instead. It turned out great!


Muhammad Faheem
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This salad is so refreshing and light, it's perfect for a summer meal.


My Friendship
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I added some chopped cucumber and red onion to my salad for a little extra crunch.


Mia bella Grace liano
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


osime kujur
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Caysey Maina
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The grapefruit vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch to this salad. It's tangy and sweet, and it really brings all the flavors together.


Arsh Deep
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Natalia Abra
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of shrimp, avocado, and grapefruit is so refreshing and delicious.