Jicama Shrimp Cocktail with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Jicama & Shrimp Cocktail with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Photo
Jicama & Shrimp Cocktail with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

YIELD Makes 8 servings
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INGREDIENTS

2 large red bell peppers
6 ounces (about 24 medium-large) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium clove garlic
1‑1/2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 small jicama (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into strips
1 plum tomato, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
Lettuce leaves (optional)

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat broiler. Place bell peppers on broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat about 6 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes or until all sides are charred. Transfer bell peppers to paper bag; close bag tightly. Let stand 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle and skins are loosened. Peel bell peppers. Cut peppers in half. Remove cores, seeds and membranes; discard.
  2. Add shrimp to large saucepan of boiling water. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain shrimp; rinse under cold running water. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Place bell peppers and garlic in food processor. Cover; process until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro, lime juice, orange juice and pepper sauce; process until cilantro is finely chopped but mixture is not puréed.
  4. Combine jicama, shrimp and tomato in large bowl. Add bell pepper mixture; toss to coat evenly. Serve over lettuce, if desired.
This recipe appears in: Seafood
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving Size: 1/8 of total recipe
Sodium 120 mg
Protein 6 g
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 10 g
Cholesterol 42 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 1 g
Calories from Fat 7 %
Calories 69
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
Meat 1/2
Vegetable 2

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