Drunken Shrimp & Melon Salad

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Drunken Shrimp & Melon Salad

from Culinary Connection

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound medium-size shrimp, shelled and cleaned • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Dressing

• 1 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion • 2 tablespoons chopped chives • 1 teaspoon minced Jalapeno chile pepper • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon tequila (optional) • 1/3 cup seeded, diced cucumber • 1/3 cup finely diced jicama • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper • 2 cups canteloupe melon, cut into 1 inch cubes • Salt and pepper to taste • lettuce or watercress • 1 fresh lime, halved

Directions

1. Combine shrimp with lime juice.

Refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Combine all ingredients except oil. 3. Gradually add oil, whisking in until blended. 4. Just before serving, drain shrimp, then mix with cucumber, jicama, red pepper and canteloupe. 5. Add dressing and toss gently until combined. 6. Add salt and pepper to taste. 7. Line a bowl or platter with watercress. 8. Spoon shrimp mixture over the watercress and squeeze juice of lime halves over top. 9. Serve immediately.