Caribbean shrimp salad *jb

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsUnpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1mediumOnion, chopped
1Garlic clove, pressed
1tablespoonVegetable oil
6cupsWater
¾teaspoonGround turmeric
½teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonSalt
8ouncesBow tie pasta, uncooked
1can(15-oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1can(8-oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1largeTomato, chopped
¼cupMinced fresh cilantro
¼cupVegetable oil
¼cupFresh lime juice

Directions

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Saute chopped onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon hot oil in a Dutch oven until tender. Add 6 cups water and next 3 ingredients; bring mixture to a boil. Add pasta; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove from heat. Drain and cool 10 minutes. Stir in black beans and next 3 ingredients.

Whisk together ¼ cup oil and lime juice. Pour over salad, and toss.

Serve immediately, or cover and chill.