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Shrimp & Avocado Salads
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
This gorgeous salad has such authentic flavor, you’ll think you’re sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. Heidi Hall — North St. Paul, Minnesota
Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons 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 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com