Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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It is a spicy, refreshing salad that can serve 3 as an entree. It can serve 6 as a compliment to any mexican meal. Preparation time does not include the chill time for the salsa. This salsa is a real keeper. Use it for chips, eggs, tacos, steaks, burgers. It is worth saving this recipe for the salsa alone. Ingredients:
2 firm ripe tomatoes |
4 tomatillos |
2 jalapeno peppers |
2 garlic cloves |
1 cup fresh cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 avocados (california hass) |
2 cups shrimp, cooked |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice |
1/2 cup celery, diced |
2 firm ripe tomatoes |
1 cup cucumber, diced |
salt (to taste) |
3 tortillas, fried |
Directions:
1. Prepare salsa ahead as follows:.
2. Boil 2 fresh tomatoes, 4 tomatillos and jalapenos for about 10 minutes.
3. Rinse and place in a blender, add garlic cloves, cilantro and about a 1/2 tsp of salt.
4. Whirl until only a few lumps remain.
5. Chill thoroughly.
6. For the Salad:.
7. Cut up shrimp in bite size pieces and place in a medium bowl.
8. Add fresh lemon juice and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
9. Dice avocados, 2 remaining fresh tomatoes, celery and cucmbers. Add to shrimp and chill for 15 minutes.
10. Serve salad in tostada shells and dress with salsa over the top.
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