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Xuxu and Shrimp with Chile and Lemon

By Andrea Albin

4.6

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Xuxu and Shrimp with Chile and LemonJohn Kernick

Crisp chayote goes by a raft of different names, but its Brazilian one, xuxu, was the inspiration for this quick stir-fry. The dish's vivid good looks echo its primal shout of flavor. After the shrimp, xuxu, and hearts of palm are cooked, they're tossed with a raw sauce of garlic, onion, jalapeño, and lots of lemon juice, which keeps everything sparkling and very fresh-tasting.

Serve with:

steamed rice

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