Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad

photo by PetsRus



- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
3
ingredients
-
Salsa
- 2 firm ripe tomatoes
- 4 tomatillos
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
-
Salad
- 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
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Prepare salsa ahead as follows:
- Boil 2 fresh tomatoes, 4 tomatillos and jalapenos for about 10 minutes.
- Rinse and place in a blender, add garlic cloves, cilantro and about a 1/2 tsp of salt.
- Whirl until only a few lumps remain.
- Chill thoroughly.
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For the Salad:
- Cut up shrimp in bite size pieces and place in a medium bowl.
- Add fresh lemon juice and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
- Dice avocados, 2 remaining fresh tomatoes, celery and cucmbers. Add to shrimp and chill for 15 minutes.
- Serve salad in tostada shells and dress with salsa over the top.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Skypoodle
Los Gatos, California