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Course: appetizer, cold appetizer
Total time: under 1 hour
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Moderate
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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Easy and quick to prepare, this is an ideal starter for an informal dinner party.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp torn mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
  • 3 fresh hot red chiles, seeded and minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt
  • 1½ lb (750g) large cooked shrimp
  • 12 Belgian endive leaves
  • Bunch of watercress
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1. To make the marinade, whisk the oil, mint, lime juice, ginger, chiles, and garlic. Season with salt. Add the shrimp and mix. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.

2. To serve, divide the endive among 4 salad plates. Top with the shrimp and garnish with the watercress and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

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Nutritional Information

Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.

234 kcal
13 % daily value
25 % daily value
6 % daily value
571 mg
65 mg
27 g
0 g
3 g
6 g
190 mg
501 mg
2 g
11 g
23 % daily value