Sunday, May 17, 2009

Captiva Shrimp & Chicken Salad

4 ounce(s) boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat
1/2 small mango, diced (see Tip), divided
3/4 teaspoon(s) freshly grated lime zest
1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dark rum
3 dash(es) hot sauce, to taste
3/4 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh mint, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
2 cup(s) fresh spinach, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 ounce(s) cooked, peeled shrimp, (31-35 per pound)

Directions

Place chicken in a small skillet or saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce to low and simmer gently until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and use two forks to shred into bite-size pieces. Chill in a medium bowl in the refrigerator while preparing the rest of the salad.
Place 2 tablespoons mango, lime zest and juice, oil, rum, hot sauce, mint, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
Add spinach, shrimp and the remaining mango to the cooked chicken. Add the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Tip: To dice a mango: 1. Slice both ends off the mango, revealing the long, slender seed inside. Set the fruit upright on a work surface and remove the skin with a sharp knife. 2. With the seed perpendicular to you, slice the fruit from both sides of the seed, yielding two large pieces. 3. Turn the seed parallel to you and slice the two smaller pieces of fruit from each side. 4. Cut the fruit into the desired shape.

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