Shrimp and Star Fruit (Carambola) Salad

Submitted by Ambervim

"Lovely dinner. Easy and exotic."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• unpeeled shrimp
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups cooked penne
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup sliced green onion
• 3 star fruit, each cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices
• boston lettuce leaf

directions

1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until done.
2. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Peel shrimp and chill.
3. Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oil, water, salt and pepper and stir well.
4. Add chilled shrimp, pasta, cilantro, green onions and star fruit slices to lemon juice mixture and toss gently to coat.
5. Serve on lettuce lined plates.