Kauai Shrimp and Heart of Palm Salad : Recipe

Kauai Shrimp and Heart of Palm Salad

Kauai Shrimp and Heart of Palm Salad. The recipe combines Kauai shrimp, oranges, fresh heart of palm, and olive oil. Both the shrimp and the heart of palm have very delicate flavor and the oranges brighten up the flavor.

Fresh heart of palm is are real delight when you can find it. Hawaii produces the fresh product on the Big Island. You can also read more about Kauai Shrimp.

Prep20 min |
Total25 min |
Serves 4

Ingredients

- 1 pound Kauai shrimp, shelled, tails removed
- 1/2 pound heart of palm
- 1 each Ka'u orange, peeled and sliced into half rounds
- 4-6 cups salad greens
Dressing:
- 1 juice of 1/2 orange
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 each salt and pepper to taste
- 1 juice of half lemon or lime

Instructions

Prepare The Shrimp

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt. Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from water to a bowl of ice water. Drain, pat dry and place in a bowl.

Assemble The Salad

Slice hearts of palm into rounds, then cut into julienne strips. Add to shrimp along with orange slices.

Make The Dressing And Combine With Shrimp Mixture

Whisk together lemon and orange juices with olive oil.

Pour over salad mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, tossing mixture from time to time.

Serve chilled on bed of salad greens.

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