Shrimp Salpicón Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP SALPICON WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix mayo and hot sauce; refrigerate until ready to use. Mix dressing, honey and lime juice. Pour 1/4 cup over shrimp in large bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 15 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, grill corn 15 min. or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove corn from grill; set aside.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning after 2 min. and brushing with 2 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing mixture for the last 1 min.
• Grill tortillas 3 min. or until lightly toasted on both sides, turning frequently. Brush with 2 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing mixture; grill 1 min. or until brushed side becomes glossy.
• Cut kernels from corn; place in large bowl. Remove shrimp from skewers; add to corn. Add jicama, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and remaining dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Place tostadas, glazed-sides up, on platter; spread with mayo mixture. Top with shrimp mixture.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS (SALPICON)

Steps:

• Put the brisket in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the meat by an inch. Add the onion quarters and 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer partially covered until the brisket is very tender, 2 1/2 hours. Add more water if needed to keep the meat covered. Turn off the heat and let the brisket cool in the cooking liquid to room temperature. Drain the brisket, discard the water and cool completely.
• Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil and vinegar in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the lime juice, red onion and oregano and whisk again. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Shred the brisket into a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, cilantro and radishes and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• To make the grilled tostadas: Heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Place a corn tortilla onto the hot pan until the tortilla is crisp with a slight char. Cook for about 5 minutes each side. Scoop the shredded beef salad onto the grilled tostada and garnish with some avocado slices.

SHRIMP SALPICóN

Steps:

• 1. Cook the shrimp in boiling water to cover until pink and curled, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and cool under running water. Chop the shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces. Put them in a medium glass or stainless steel bowl. 2. Dice the roasted poblano chiles into 1/4-inch pieces and put them in the bowl with the shrimp. Add the remaining ingredients and toss well to mix. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Serve. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.