Shrimp and papaya salad

Tantalize your taste buds with this refreshing shrimp and papaya salad that combines the sweetness of ripe papaya with zesty shrimp in a tangy dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1 small or medium papaya
• 40 small shrimp or 12 large chopped roughly
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1.5 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon papaya seeds (or 1/2 tsp if you like it peppery)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice the papaya down the middle lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, keeping them in a separate dish.
2. Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, papaya seeds, tarragon, salt, and white pepper in a food processor or small blender until the papaya seeds are finely crushed. Allow the mixture to sit for half an hour or overnight.
3. Prepare, peel, and devein the shrimp as necessary, then place them in a large bowl. Opt for raw shrimp to control the cooking process. For large shrimp, dice them into bite-sized pieces and refrigerate until the dressing is prepared.
4. Once the dressing has rested, mix the shrimp with the dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper if required. Utilize the papaya halves as serving bowls, evenly distribute the shrimp between them, and eat with a spoon.

Summary:

• Calories: 502 kcal
• Fat: 25 g
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Potassium: 914 mg
• Magnesium: 124 mg