Lime-Cooked Shrimp With Avocados Recipe

Name: Lime-Cooked Shrimp With Avocados
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3/4 c. lime juice (from about 6 limes); salt and pepper to taste; 1 Tbsp. cumin; 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 8 slices each; 2 red onions; 1 c. thinly sliced cabbage; 1 ripe tomato, diced small; 1/4 c. fresh oregano; 1 tsp. red chili flakes; 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

12 medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 c. lime juice (from about 6 limes)
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. cumin
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 8 slices each
2 red onions
1 c. thinly sliced cabbage
1 ripe tomato, diced small
1/4 c. fresh oregano
1 tsp. red chili flakes
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

1
In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the shrimp for 45 seconds.
2
Remove and drain shrimp.
3
Cut them in half and place them in a flat, shallow pan.
4
Pour 1/2 cup of lime juice over the shrimp.
5
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cumin.
6
Cover the pan and leave in refrigerator for 2 hours.
7
Remove shrimp and discard lime juice.
8
Place shrimp in a large bowl with avocados, onion, cabbage, tomato, oregano and chili flakes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined, 3/4 c. lime juice (from about 6 limes), salt and pepper to taste, 1 Tbsp. cumin, and more.

Yes, Lime-Cooked Shrimp With Avocados falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lime-Cooked Shrimp With Avocados

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