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    Home » Food

    Southeast Asian Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad

    LAST UPDATED: February 12, 2019 PUBLISHED: July 15, 2009 By Pam Greer 10 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    I don't mean to toot Mark Bittman's horn twice in week. Normally, I like to spread my chef love around. But when I saw that I had two grapefruits languishing in my produce drawer, and I had long since forgotten why I bought them, I knew what I would use them for.

    This Southeast Asian Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad comes from The Minimalist Cooks Dinner: More Than 100 Recipes for Fast Weeknight Meals and Casual Entertaining. I've made it several times, which should tell you something, because I rarely make the same thing twice. It's quick and easy with fresh Asian flavors.

    Southeast Asian Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad
    Serves 4

    1 to 1 ½ pounds shrimp
    Salt
    3 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce) or soy sauce
    1 tablespoon sugar
    Juice of 2 limes
    6 cups lettuce or mesclun, washed and dried
    2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, tough white pith removed, each section cut in half
    ¼ cup chopped mint
    ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    Minced chilies or dried red pepper flakes, optional
    ½ cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts, optional

    Put shrimp in a saucepan with salted water to cover; bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let them sit for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque in center. Or you could grill or saute them, salting them as they cook. Cool in refrigerator or under cold running water, then peel (and devein if you like). Cut shrimp in half if they're large.

    Combine nam pla or soy sauce with 2 tablespoons water, sugar and lime juice, and blend or whisk until smooth.

    Arrange the lettuce leaves on the plates and evenly portion out the grapefruit, the shrimp, the mint and the cilantro. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the chilies and peanuts.

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    Comments

    1. My Carolina Kitchen says

      July 20, 2009 at 9:07 pm

      I'm crazy for Mark Bittman. His cookbooks are wonderful. This looks like an outstanding salad and I'll have to definitely give it a try.
      Sam

      Reply
    2. once in a blue moon... says

      July 17, 2009 at 11:38 pm

      umm i would love this, i have 2 grapefruit trees just hanging with fruit~ gorgeous pic, just love looking in here~

      Reply
    3. Debinhawaii says

      July 16, 2009 at 9:54 am

      I love the combination of flavors in this--so fresh and delicious lokking.

      Reply
    4. Natashya says

      July 16, 2009 at 3:37 am

      I don't think any man would mind if you tooted his horn twice!
      Damn, I have got to stop hanging out with Donna. 🙂
      Looks great!

      Reply
    5. Joan's Good Life says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:18 pm

      YUM!

      Reply
    6. Marjie says

      July 15, 2009 at 5:31 pm

      This looks like a great find when something in your fridge was threatening to rot!

      Reply
    7. Grace says

      July 15, 2009 at 5:11 pm

      i'm sure mr bittman appreciates the surplus of horn tootage. 🙂
      i think the grapefruit is the most wonderful component of this salad--what a great tang it'd add!

      Reply
    8. the ungourmet says

      July 15, 2009 at 4:54 pm

      Your salad looks beautiful and delicious! Perfect for summer. Your photos are wonderful!

      Reply
    9. Joanne says

      July 15, 2009 at 12:18 pm

      My parents are constantly laughing at my inability to make the same thing twice. I really only do it for them because they are so hard to cook for! There's just too little time and so many recipes. This looks like a really fresh tasting salad. Bittman does it again!

      Reply
    10. Alisa - Frugal Foodie says

      July 15, 2009 at 4:06 pm

      Wow, that shrimp looks so vibrant!

      Reply

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