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Peanut Shrimp Salad With Basil-Lime Dressing

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Peanut Shrimp Salad With Basil-Lime Dressing
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3  green onions, white and light green parts only
  • 20  unpeeled, uncooked, fresh or frozen jumbo CERTIFIED WILD AMERICAN Shrimp
  • 1  cup  Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
  • 1/2  cup  Dry-Roasted Salted USA-GROWN PEANUTS
  • 1  tablespoon  cornstarch
  • 1  teaspoon  MCCORMICK Gourmet Collection Red Curry Powder
  • 1  large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2  tablespoons  peanut oil
  • 3  cups  mixed baby salad greens
  • 1  cup  diced English cucumber
  • 1  cup  peeled, diced mango
  • 1/2  cup  mung bean sprouts
  • 1/4  cup  loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • Basil-Lime Dressing
  • 1/4  cup  Dry-Roasted Salted USA-GROWN PEANUTS, chopped

Preparation

Cut green onions into 2-inch-long thin strips.

If frozen, thaw shrimp according to package directions. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.

Pulse breadcrumbs and next 3 ingredients in a food processor 5 times or until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish or pie plate.

Dip shrimp in egg; dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

Cook shrimp in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden.

Gently toss together green onions, salad greens, next 4 ingredients, and 2 Tbsp. Basil-Lime Dressing in a large bowl. Arrange salad on 4 individual plates; top each with 5 shrimp. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup peanuts, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

Karen Tedesco, Webster Groves, Missouri, Southern Living,

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Jan
This is an awesome recipe! Don't hesitate to make! Served on individual lettece leaves instead of tossed salad for an appetizer...was loved by all my party guests.09/12/08