Green Papaya Salad with Spicy Grilled Shrimp

• Juice of 3 limes
• 2 tb Fish sauce
• 1 tb Sugar
• 1/4 c Peanut oil
• 2 Fresh Thai bird chiles; minced with seeds
• 4 Scallions; sliced 1/8",
• White and green parts separated
• 1/4 c Chopped roasted peanuts
• 4 c Green papaya julienne -; (2 papayas
• Peeled and seeded)
• Salt; to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
• == SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP ===
• 12 lg Shrimp; peeled, deveined,
• And tails left on
• 1 tb Sambal oelek
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 c Canola oil
• Salt; to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the juice, fish sauce and sugar.

2. 2

   Whisk in the oil and season.

3. 3

   Add the chiles, scallion whites and peanuts.

4. 4

   Toss in the papaya and check for seasoning.

5. 5

   Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

6. 6

   For the Spicy Grilled Shrimp: Mix everything together and let marinate for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Season shrimp and place on a hot, oiled grill.

8. 8

   Turn frequently and cook for about 8 minutes.

9. 9

   For Plating: Place a small mound of salad and top with 3 shrimp.

10. 10

    Garnish with sliced scallion greens.

11. 11

    This recipe yields 4 servings.

12. 12

    Per serving: 293 Calories (kcal); 29g Total Fat; (86% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 28mg Cholesterol; 29mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates