Avocado, Shrimp, and Endive Salad Recipe

Avocado, Shrimp, and Endive Salad Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3/4 pound large shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 firm-ripe California avocados (preferably Hass)
  • 1 pound Belgian endive, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
  1. Bring 2 quarts water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then poach shrimp at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Let shrimp chill in water 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Whisk together tarragon, mustard, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a serving bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  3. Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit, peel, and cut into bite-size pieces. Add shrimp, avocados, and endive to dressing and toss.
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