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Shrimp Pomelo Salad
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How to Cook Shrimp Salad with Pomelo

Shrimp salad with pomelo is a refreshing dish that combines tender shrimp, juicy pomelo segments, and crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing for a delightful burst of flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Salad Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: hippon at suha, pomelo, shrimp salad, shrimp salad with suha
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilogram shrimps peeled and vein removed
  • 1 pc Knorr shrimp broth cube
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 small cucumber seeded then cut into strips
  • 1 stalk celery blanched and chopped
  • 1/2 kilos ripe tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 pc whole sweet Davao pomelo segmented
  • assorted salad greens
  • fried wanton wrapper strips or croutons
  • 2 pieces hard boiled egg cut into wedges

Dressing (Just combine the following)

  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon MAGGI Savor or Knorr liquid seasoning
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 grams Magic Sarap

Instructions

How to make the shrimp salad with pomelo:

  • Boil shrimp stock and blanch peeled shrimps until shrimps are pink and plump. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the cucumber, celery, tomatoes, pomelo segments, salad greens and prepared shrimps. Chill.
  • Toss with the combined dressing just before serving.
  • Top with fried wanton strips or croutons and hard boiled egg wedges.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Choose Fresh Juicy Shrimps

Fresh shrimp work best in making this dish. For an excellent taste, make sure to use shrimp that are firm to the touch and have a little sweet, ocean-like smell to your nose. Fresh shrimp will ensure that your salad tastes naturally sweet with tender juicy texture.

Prepare Pomelo Properly for Best Results

Avoid bitterness by being gently careful in peeling off the thick pomelo skin and separating the pulp from its membranes. Separate the segments using your fingers, pulling them apart gently so that you do not crush them. And so, you'll be having the intact juicy pieces adding citrusy sweetness that bursts as you take your salad.

Balance Flavors with Right Dressing

Make a light dressing to balance the sweet, tart, and savory flavors in the salad. Start with mayonnaise as the base, add touches of fish sauce and honey to finish, and top it off with a squeeze of lime for a little extra zing. Taste and adjust to ensure the dressing doesn't overpower the delicate flavors of the pomelo and shrimp.