Almond Crusted Shrimp and Mango Salad
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD:
1 mango, julienned
¼ cucumber, julienned
½ red bell pepper, julienned
¼ red onion, sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro, torn
FOR THE DRESSING:
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ cup lime juice
1 tsp sambal oelek
1 tbsp fish sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE SHRIMP:
12 shrimp, deveined and shelled with tails on
¼ cup almond meal or finely ground almonds
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp milk
2 cups peanut oil
¼ dry roasted peanuts, for garnish
Preparation
1
Place veggies, mango and cilantro in a large bowl and toss to combine.
2
In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
3
In another small bowl combine ground almonds and salt and pepper.
4
Combine egg and milk.
5
One by one dredge each shrimp in the egg and milk mixture then roll them in the almond mixture and set aside on a plate.
6
When each shrimp has been coated heat oil in a large wok until it reaches about 350°
7
Drop shrimp into the oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown.
8
Remove from oil and leave to drain on paper towels.
9
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
10
Divide salad amongst four plates and top with peanuts.
11
Arrange four shrimp on top of each salad and serve immediately.
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About
In need of something fancy? This gorgeous salad will definitely wow your next round of dinner guests.
Yield:
4
Added:
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 6:10pm
