Mexican Seafood Filled Avocados (Aquacates Con Mariscos) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is just another version of a seafood salad but in Mexico you are often served this or seviche as your first course. Don't cut the avocados until just before serving as they discolor quickly. You can prevent some discoloration by rubbing a thin coat of lime juice to the exposed edges. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon cider vinegar |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 teaspoon lime zest |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon chili powder |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
4 ounces crab, cooked (you can use artificial) |
8 ounces tiny cooked shrimp |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
2 firm ripe avocados |
2 chps shredded lettuce |
4 green olives (garnish) |
4 lime wedges (garnish) |
Directions:
1. Combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, lime zest, salt & chili powder.
2. Gradually add oil as you whisk continuously (or use your blender) until the dressing is thoroughly blended.
3. Break crab into course shreds.
4. Combine crab, shrimp and cilantro, add dressing and using two forks blend well.
5. Refrigerate 1-2 hours covered.
6. At serving time cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove pit and fill with the seafood salad.
7. Decorate 4 serving plates with the lettuce, an olive and a wedge of lime.
8. Place an avocado half on each plate and serve.
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