Couscous with California Avocado, Mango and Shrimp

Instructions

For the salad: Toss shrimp with seasoning. Barbecue or sauté in olive oil for about 3 minutes, turning over once. Remove to plate; set aside. In a 2-quart pan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, oil and salt. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine avocado and lemon juice; set aside. Remove lid from pan and fluff couscous; cool. Pour couscous into a large mixing bowl. Add avocado, mango, onions and edamame. For the dressing: In a food processor, add mango, juice, oil, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and cumin. Puree, using the pulse button; set aside. Mix mint and cilantro into dressing immediately before using. To serve: Pour 2 cups dressing over salad, as needed. Toss to coat. Serve onto plates and top with cooked shrimp. *Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
 

Servings:

 
 

Recipe Category:

Entree, Salads, Side Dishes

Preparation Time:

40 minutes

Cooking Time:

8 minutes

Ingredients

SALAD
24
large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1
tablespoon seafood grill seasoning
Olive oil, optional
2
cups water
1
(10 ounce) box plain couscous
1
tablespoon olive oil
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
ripe, fresh California avocados, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
2
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1
ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
2
green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal
1
cup cooked edamame (shelled soybeans)
MANOG-LIME DRESSING
1
ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2
cup fresh lime juice
1/4
cup olive oil
2
garlic cloves, finely chopped
1
teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2
teaspoon sea salt
1/4
teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4
teaspoon ground cumin
2
tablespoons snipped fresh mint leaves
2
tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro leaves
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