Chipotle Chicken Or Shrimp Skewers With Jicama Orange Salad Food

JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and segment the oranges with a paring knife (see page 52). Squeeze the empty membranes over a large bowl to release the juices.
• Whisk the chili powder, salt and pepper to taste, the olive oil and lime juice into the orange juice. Toss in the orange segments and jicama. Before serving, add the scallions, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

ORANGE-CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a zip-top bag, combine one-third of the garlic, the olive oil, a large pinch of salt and pepper, and the shrimp. Marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, add the remaining garlic, the orange juice and chipotle to a saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to a thin glaze, 10 to 13 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, letting the excess drip back into the bag; discard the marinade. Place the shrimp on the hot grill pan and cook until opaque on both sides and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
• Remove the shrimp to a bowl, add the orange glaze, cilantro and lime juice, and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with baguette slices.

CHIPOTLE-ORANGE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 4 min., stirring frequently.
• Add marmalade and peppers; cook and stir 3 min. or until shrimp are tender. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cilantro. Serve over rice.

JICAMA AND BLOOD ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the jicama including the fibrous layer just beneath the skin. Thinly slice the flesh and then cut into 2-inch strips. Place in a bowl.
• Peel the oranges and cut supremes by trimming between the membranes to remove the sections, working over the bowl with the jicama to catch the juices. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss gently. Chill 2 hours and serve.

JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange individual leaves of romaine on salad plates as bed for salad.
• Remove rind and pith from oranges, and slice across to expose the sections; about 1/4" each slice.
• Remove seeds as necessary.
• Spread oranges over lettuce in a fan pattern, sprinkling with jicama, olives, and cilantro leaves (flat leaf parsley may be used if you prefer).
• For the vinaigrette dressing, make a paste out of the chilies, salt, pepper, and garlic, by placing in a bowl and pressing with a flat mallet or other suitable utensil.
• Add fruit juices and olive oil, whisking together well.
• Pour over salad and serve.