SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE

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Shrimp and Rice Salad With Pineapple Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup 1/2-inch cubes pineapple
1 dried red chili pepper, seeded
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/3 cup safflower oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
A few grinds black pepper
2 tablespoons basil-flavored olive oil
1 1/4 pounds peeled rock shrimp
Salt to taste
5 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped cashews

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, process all the vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
  • To make the salad, heat the basil oil over high heat and add the shrimp. Season with salt and saute until the shrimp just turn pink, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • When ready to serve, combine the vinaigrette, shrimp, rice, scallions, basil and mint and toss. Garnish with cashews and serve.

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