Mango, Papaya, Shrimp, and Crab Salad in Honeydew Cups

Name: Mango, Papaya, Shrimp, and Crab Salad in Honeydew Cups
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño chile; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon bottled hot sauce (such as Huichol); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups diced papaya (from 1 small papaya); 2 cups diced mango (from 2 large mangoes); 1 pound cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined, and diced; 8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell and cartilage; 2 to 3 small honeydew melons (see Tip)

December 20, 2011

This refreshing seafood salad is inspired by one I had at an outdoor café in Yucatán, where the cuisine is influenced by Mayan, Caribbean, Mexican, French, and Middle Eastern cultures. Mango and papaya add unexpected sweetness and a tropical twist. I make it for brunch with friends, and serve it with tall glasses of guava iced tea.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

6 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño chile

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon bottled hot sauce (such as Huichol)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups diced papaya (from 1 small papaya)

2 cups diced mango (from 2 large mangoes)

1 pound cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined, and diced

8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell and cartilage

2 to 3 small honeydew melons (see Tip)

Preparation

Step 1
Combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, cilantro, mustard, vinegar, jalapeño, lime juice, and hot sauce in a medium bowl and stir well. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Put the papaya, mango, shrimp, and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Step 3
Halve the melons and scoop out the seeds. Spoon the salad into the honeydew cups, and serve.
tip
Step 4
The bottoms of the honeydew halves may need to be partly sliced off so they don’t roll around. An average honeydew is about the size of a small bowl on the inside.

Fresh Mexico

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tip

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