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Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad
Low calorie, spicy, refreshing salad that can be used as a main dish or to compliment any Mexican meal.
3 ripe genuine California avocados 2 cups cooked shrimp 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup diced celery 4 ripe tomatoes 1 cup diced cucumbers 2 tsp salt or to taste 2 garlic cloves 2 jalapenos 1 cup fresh cilantro 4 green tomatillos 6 tostada shells
Cut up shrimp in good size pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add fresh lemon juice and let it stand for about 5 minutes
Dice avocados, 2 fresh tomatoes, celery and cucumbers add to shrimp. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes
Prepare salsa as follows: Boil remaining 2 fresh tomatoes, 4 green tomatillos and jalapenos for about 10 minutes.
Rinse and place in blender, add garlic cloves and cilantro and salt to taste, about 1/2 tsp.
Add salsa mixture to your shrimp and avocado salad, mix all ingredients well and serve on tostada shells.
Makes 6 servings Source: California Avocado Commission
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