Shrimp & Avocado Salads Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp olive oil
5 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
cilantro vinaigrette:
7 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 tsp sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook the shrimp, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, corn, peas and red pepper; divide among four serving plates. Top each with shrimp and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salads. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	879.76 Kcal (3683 kJ)
Calories from fat	572.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	63.62g	98%
Cholesterol	87.05mg	29%
Sodium	2158.96mg	90%
Potassium	547.55mg	12%
Total Carbs	65.32g	22%
Sugars	11.19g	45%
Dietary Fiber	8.35g	33%
Protein	17.69g	35%
Vitamin C	44.9mg	75%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	56%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	106.1mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.98 Kcal (938 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.2g	98%
Cholesterol	22.16mg	29%
Sodium	549.66mg	90%
Potassium	139.4mg	12%
Total Carbs	16.63g	22%
Sugars	2.85g	45%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	33%
Protein	4.5g	35%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	75%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	56%
Iron	1.2mg	25%
Calcium	27mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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