Emeril's Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Remoulade Sauce

Prep Time: 360 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 365 Minutes

Servings: 4

Submitted by Judy Anderson for An Afternoon In New Orleans.

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup scallion, green part only finely chopped

2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped

2 tablespoons mustard, whole-grain

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced

3 teaspoons paprika, sweet

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

6 cups lettuce leaves, baby greens

16 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin

2 avocados, peeled and pitted

1 1/4 lbs shrimp, peeled deveined and boiled

1/4 cup scallion, sliced thin

salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Early in the day, make the Remoulade sauce by placing the first 11 ingredients (mayonnaise down to freshly ground black pepper) in a food processor. Process until well combined. Transfer to a non-reactive airtight container. Chill thoroughly before using. This sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two days.
2. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the remoulade sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
3. Place tomatoes in a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil, toss to combine.
4. Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 plates. Place avocado halves on top of the lettuce and divide the tomatoes evenly between the plates. Toss the shrimp with the remaining remoulade sauce and place on top of the avocado. Garnish with the scallions and serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com