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Thai Shrimp Salad
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 fresh basil leaves
3 fresh mint leaves
1/4 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (plus more to taste, if desired)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 lemon
1 lime
2 oranges
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 5- to 7-ounce bag spinach
bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, peanut butter, cilantro, basil, mint, jalapeño, and sugar and pulse to form a paste. Place a strainer over the blender and squeeze the juice from the lemon, lime, and 1 of the oranges into the blender. With the motor running on low, slowly add the canola and sesame oils. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.Meanwhile, peel the remaining orange. Divide it into segments and cut each one crosswise; set aside.Heat the grill to medium. Divide the shrimp among 4 skewers. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total.Divide the spinach and orange segments among individual plates. Place one skewer on each salad and serve the dressing on the side.Tip: You can make the dressing ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 1 week.
By RecipeOfHealth.com