Shrimp on Cucumber-Orange Salad
Shrimps atop cucumber‑orange salad with orange‑lime sauce: a delightful and power-packed dish delivering shrimp and vitamin‑C rich citrus fruits.
Ingredients
- 300 g oranges (3 oranges)
- 350 g cucumber (1 piece)
- 2 small romaine lettuce heads
- 3 stalks tarragon
- 1 Lime
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g large shrimp (pre‑cooked)
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- black peppercorns
Instructions
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1.
Peel two oranges so that the skin and all white pith are removed. Slice the orange into rounds. Cut the remaining orange in half and squeeze out the juice.
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2.
Peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise in half, use a spoon to remove the seeds and slice very thinly.
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3.
Wash the romaine lettuce heads, dry them, and cut into bite‑sized pieces.
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4.
Wash the tarragon, shake it dry, pluck the leaves and roughly chop. Add to a bowl with the salad, cucumber and orange slices.
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5.
Halve the lime and squeeze out the juice. Mix 1 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp orange juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk in the olive oil.
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6.
Make shallow cuts along the length of each shrimp. Remove the black digestive tracts, rinse briefly and pat dry.
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7.
Crush coriander and pepper in a mortar or pulse briefly in a food processor. Sprinkle over the shrimp.
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8.
Grill the shrimp on a hot grill or in a grill pan for about 45 seconds per side. Lightly season with salt afterwards.
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9.
Toss the sauce into the salad, arrange the shrimp on top and serve immediately.