Avocado Shrimp Papaya Salad

Avocado, Papaya and Shrimp Salad


1 pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 avocados, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 cup papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
¼ cup of lime juice plus 1 tablespoon (2 limes)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 head Belgium endive
1 head radicchio

1. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add oil. After ten seconds add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are opaque. De-glazes pan with 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
2. Put shrimp, avocado, and papaya into bowl. Add remaining lime juice, oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper and toss.
3. Separate the leaves of the endive and radicchio. These will be used and serving cups for the salad. Put into a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice.
4. Place the lettuce leaves on a platter and into each put a spoon of the salad mixture.


Yield: 4 – 6 servings

Preparation time: 10 – 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes