Pomelo Salad With Shrimp: A Juicy And Refreshing Summer Lunch

By Devi Poojari

This delicious sweet-tart-citrusy salad with a Vietnamese twist is just the right kind of spicy and fruity ideal for balmy summer afternoons.

INGREDIENTS

1 ripe pomelo, chilled 1 cup prawns 1 small head romaine lettuce 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts 2 green onions, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce ½ tablespoon vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 2 tablespoons fried onions Salt and pepper, to taste

METHOD

Shred the lettuce by hand and add it to a large mixing bowl.

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Add bite-sized pomelo segments and green onions to it.

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Boil some water in a pan and turn off the heat; add the prawns to the hot water and cover the pot to let it sit for 7-8 minutes.

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Meanwhile, mix together the soy, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chilli flakes and lemon juice.

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Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper and set aside.

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Drain the poached prawns to the pomelo mixture and pour over the dressing before tossing to combine.

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Garnish with fried onions and peanuts and serve.