Hearts Of Palm And Shrimp Salad Food

AVOCADO, SHRIMP, AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• To make dressing in a jar or bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients (oil - mustard) and then add the onion all the bell peppers, parsley and egg, stirring to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large salad bowl or platter, combine the remainder of the ingredients (avocados - hearts of palm) and drizzle with dressing.

KAUAI PRAWNS, MANGO AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the prawns: Combine the lemon juice, paprika, and sambal in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the prawns, turning them in the marinade so they are well coated.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the prawns and cook, turning them once or twice, until they are opaque throughout, 4 to 8 minutes. Allow the prawns to cool, then slice each in 1/2 lengthwise and reserve.
• To make the dressing: Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into a small bowl. Add the mango puree. Gradually whisk in the grapeseed oil and rice vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and ginger (alternatively grate the ginger into a clean towel then squeeze the juice into the dressing).
• Arrange a 3-inch ring mold in the center of 4 plates. Put 1/4 of the hearts of palm in each of the rings and gently press down. Cover each layer of palm with 3 to 4 tablespoons of diced mango, then top with 5 prawn-halves, cut side down. Combine the arugula and baby greens in a medium bowl. Add dressing, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Carefully lift the ring molds off the salads. Top each salad with greens. Drizzle dressing around the plates, garnish with edamame beans, diced tomato, and fried shrimp heads (if using) and serve.

LEMONY HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/4 cup sliced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain. Toss with 2 cups sliced hearts of palm, 1 cup sliced celery and some chopped parsley. Add 3 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over arugula drizzled with olive oil.
• Serves: 4 Calories: 130 Total Fat: 11 grams Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams Protein: 3 grams Total carbohydrates: 7 grams Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 462 milligrams

MARINATED SHRIMP SALAD BY PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine shrimp and next 5 ingredients; toss gently. In a screw-top jar, combine oil and remaining ingredients. Cover and shake vigorously.
• Pour dressing mixture over shrimp mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.

SHRIMP AND HEARTS OF PALM RéMOULADE

Steps:

• For rémoulade:
• Pulse the first four ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce; process until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• For shrimp:
• Combine the first 5 ingredients, peppercorns, chopped celery stalk, and 4 quarts (16 cups) water in a large heavy pot. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove pot from heat and steep shrimp until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a rimmed baking sheet; let cool. Peel and devein shrimp. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
• Toss shrimp and rémoulade in a large bowl to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Fold hearts of palm and sliced celery into shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on lettuce leaves with lemon wedges.

SEAFOOD, AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, green onions, jalapeños, chili powder and dry mustard in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• For salad:
• Cut hearts of palm, tomatoes and avocados into 1-inch pieces. Combine in medium bowl. Mix vegetables with just enough dressing to coat lightly. Line large platter with lettuce leaves. Mound vegetables in center. Surround with shrimp and crab. Serve remaining dressing on side.

ENSALADA DE PALMITOS (HEARTS OF PALM SALAD)

Steps:

• Using a food processor, puree the garlic into a paste. Add hearts of palm and process to a course purée. With the machine on, add oil in a thin stream until mixture is a velvety purée.
• Transfer the purée to a serving bowl and stir in tomatoes and scallions. Adjust salt if needed.
• Let sit at room temperature and serve within an hour. If topping salad greens chill mixture in refrigerator.

HEARTS-OF-PALM SALAD

Steps:

• Shred the hearts of palm by cutting them lengthwise in very thin strips. Toss with the white wine and scallion greens. Marinate 30 minutes before serving.
• Final presentation: On a large, colorful, round platter, arrange the papaya salad on one side in a semicircle. Arrange the hearts-of-palm salad on the other side. Mound the okra salad in the center. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or alone, as a first course.