Recipe Name Avocado-Dressed Shrimp a la Mexicana Submitted by tjane2286
Recipe Description
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Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 0 Ready In (minutes) 20
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
12
ouncesshrimp, shelled and deveined
1
onionwhite onions, medium size, chopped
1
large whole (3" dia)Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw
1/4
cupLime juice, raw - or 1 TBSP
3
tablespoonschiles, green, chopped
1
wholeavocado, peeled, halved, chopped into 1/2 in
1/3
cupcilantro, fresh, chopped
Steps
Sequence Step
1Combine shrimp, onion and tomato.
2Pour lime juice into blender. Cover and turn on. Drop in chilies and, when finely chopped, turn off and add avocado and cilantro. Process until smooth. Thin to creamy consistency with water, about 2 to 3 tablespoons. Taste and season with salt, about 1 teaspoon.
3Mix dressing with shrimp mixture. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface of salad and refrigerate.
4Serve with additional sprigs of cilantro. Best eaten within an hour or two of being made.