Grilled Shrimp Tandoori Salad & Mango Dressing
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Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick, mccormick.com

Grilled Shrimp Tandoori Salad & Mango Dressing

"Similar to the tandoori oven cooking method, these Indian-spiced shrimp skewers are roasted on high heat on the grill and added to a salad packed with bold sweet and sour flavors. A fresh mango dressing adds a splash of fruitiness and color."

MCCORMICK
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves: 6

 

Mango Dressing:

1 large ripe mango, peeled and seeded

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Garam Masala Blend

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Red Pepper, Ground

 

Shrimp Tandoori Salad:

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet Garam Masala Blend

1 teaspoon McCormick® Ginger, ground

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Red Pepper, ground

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 large ripe mango, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks

2 packages (5 ounces each) mixed baby greens

1 cup halved small heirloom or specialty tomatoes

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Mango Dressing: Process mango in blender or food processor until pureed (about 1 cup puree). Add lime juice, oil, garam masala, salt and red pepper; process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Shrimp Tandoori Salad: mix ¼ cup of the mint, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil, honey, garam masala, ginger, salt and red pepper in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Brush with mint mixture. Thread mango onto skewers. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. 

Grill shrimp skewers over high heat 4 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing occasionally with mint mixture. Grill mango skewers 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly charred.

Arrange greens, tomatoes and onion on 6 serving plates. Top with grilled shrimp, mango and remaining 3 tablespoons mint. Drizzle with ½ of the Mango Dressing.

Tip: Store remaining Mango Dressing in refrigerator. Serve over salad greens, grilled or broiled shrimp or chicken, or toss with couscous or quinoa.