Shrimp, Lobster, and Jicama Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Shrimp, Lobster, and Jicama Salad
45 min.
8
175kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a vibrant and flavorful dish, the Shrimp, Lobster, and Jicama Salad is the perfect choice. This glamorous salad combines succulent seafood and fresh, crunchy ingredients, making it ideal for a variety of occasions, from a light lunch to an elegant dinner party. Rich in flavors and textures, each bite offers a delightful crunch from the jicama, complemented by the tender shrimp and lobster, all tossed in a zesty dressing of lime juice and Ancho Chile Oil.

Best of all, this recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this dish with ease, serving it to a crowd of up to eight people. The combination of fresh cilantro and hardy greens adds a burst of color and nutrition, while the juicy tomatillos provide a unique tanginess that elevates the overall flavor profile.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with this Shrimp, Lobster, and Jicama Salad. It’s not just a dish; it’s an experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons ancho chili pepper store-bought
  • cup cilantro leaves fresh with tender stems plus more for garnish
  • cups watercress such as purslane or watercress sprigs, with tender stems
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh divided ()
  •  lobster tail pieces halved lengthwise ( 2 pounds total)
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • pound shrimp peeled
  • 0.3 cup onion red thinly sliced
  • cups tomatoes green thinly sliced ( 8 medium)
  • cups jicama peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill,or heat a gas grill to high. If using shell-onshrimp, use small scissors to cut shellsalong the curved backs.
  2. Remove veins,keeping shells intact.
  3. Place shrimp andlobster in a large bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoonsoil and season with salt.
  4. Mix onion and2 tablespoons lime juice in a small bowl.
  5. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center,2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer to a largeplate. Grill lobster tails, flesh side down,until slightly charred, 1-2 minutes. Turn fleshside up and grill until just opaque in center,about 5 minutes longer.
  7. Add lobster tailsto plate with shrimp and let rest for 5-10minutes.
  8. Remove lobster meat from shells;discard shells.
  9. Cut lobster into 1" pieces.
  10. Drain red onion; place in a large bowl.
  11. Add 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, jicama,greens, tomatillos, and 1 cup cilantro.Season with salt and more lime juice, ifdesired.
  12. Add seafood; toss to coat.
  13. Drizzle
  14. Ancho Chile Oil over; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein40.22%
Fat39.4%
Carbs20.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.25
Glycemic Load
0.32
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.890434876732%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.84mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
1.99mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:174.85kcal
8.74%
Fat:7.89g
12.14%
Saturated Fat:1.14g
7.1%
Carbohydrates:9.18g
3.06%
Net Carbohydrates:5.81g
2.11%
Sugar:4.31g
4.79%
Cholesterol:131.47mg
43.82%
Sodium:410.55mg
17.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.12g
36.24%
Vitamin K:40.38µg
38.46%
Copper:0.73mg
36.44%
Vitamin A:1687.15IU
33.74%
Vitamin C:25.63mg
31.07%
Selenium:20.79µg
29.7%
Phosphorus:205.43mg
20.54%
Potassium:479.49mg
13.7%
Zinc:2.03mg
13.56%
Fiber:3.37g
13.48%
Vitamin E:1.88mg
12.51%
Magnesium:47.08mg
11.77%
Calcium:88.47mg
8.85%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.46%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.18%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.82%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.59%
Iron:1.14mg
6.32%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.86%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.45%
Folate:16.89µg
4.22%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.76%
Source:Epicurious