Papaya Boats with Sesame Shrimp

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :2:00

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime or lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground coriander
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup salad oil
1 pound small peeled, cooked shrimp
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions -- thinly sliced
2 papayas -- ripe
shredded iceberg lettuce
sour cream
lime and orange wedges (for garnish)

1. In a small frying pan, stir sesame seeds over medium heat until lightly browned (6 to 8 minutes); cool slightly.

2. In a medium bowl mix lime juice, lime rind, mustard, salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat in oil until well combined. Stir in 4 teaspoons of the sesame seed, reserving remainder for garnish. Lightly mix in shrimp, celery, and onion. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.

3. Peel papayas. Cut in half and scoop out seeds. Place each half on a salad plate lined with shredded lettuce. Fill each half with a fourth of the shrimp mixture. Top each with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with reserved sesame seed. Garnish with lime and orange wedges.

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NOTES : Buttery-sweet papaya combines deliciously with tiny shrimp in a sesame and-citrus dressing. You might accompany this full-meal salad with iced tea and warm Orange Sugar Biscuits. Load up Papaya Boats With Sesame Shrimp for a tasty light meal. Papayas are juicy fruits with a melonlike texture. They ripen from green to yellow or orange. Choose fruits that are at least half yellow. Avoid papayas that are bruised or have broken skins. Papayas are available throughout the year.

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