Friday, August 10, 2012

SALADS: As a shrimp & avocado lover, this salad is something I have enjoyed for many years.



SAVORY SHRIMP SALAD:







1 lb. shrimp, seasoned, cooked and chilled                

2 avocados

12 tomato wedges

lemon juice

dressing:

    1 cup mayonnaise, preferably home-made                                      
    ½ cup each chopped green onions & chopped parsley                               
    ¼ tsp. salt
    2 tbsp. lemon juice                                     
    1 tsp sugar







Mix dressing ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.


Just before serving time, half avocados, remove stones, peel skin and cut each half into slices. Brush avocados with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.


To serve:  Divide avocado and tomato wedges between 4 serving plates. Arrange shrimp on top. Top with a dollop of mayonnaise dressing.






HOME-MADE MAYONNAISE:


1 to 2 egg yolks                                              
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil                                              
dash of white pepper
½ tsp. salt                                                        
½ tsp dry mustard
few drops lemon juice



In a well-dried and clean mixing bowl, beat the egg yolk, vinegar, salt, dry mustard and pepper together with a whisk. Add olive oil, drop by drop, beating continuously, until ½  cup of oil has been added. Add a few drops of lemon juice, to bring mixture to the consistency of cream. Add the remaining oil in a thin steady stream, beating continuously, stopping the beating of oil from time to time to make sure the mixture is combining well.  When all the oil has been added and the mayonnaise is thick, add extra lemon juice to taste and adjust seasoning.



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