Puerto Rican Shrimp With Crispy Onions & Avocado Sa

Name: Puerto Rican Shrimp With Crispy Onions & Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup dark rum; 1 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 juniper berries; 1/2 lemon, zeste only; 1 clove; 1/2 bay leaf; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 1 cup orange juice; Crispy Onions; 2 cups canola oil (for frying); 1 red onion, julienned; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Avocado Salad; 1 avocado, sliced; 1/2 lemon, sliced; 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dark rum
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
6 juniper berries
1/2 lemon, zeste only
1 clove
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 cup orange juice
Crispy Onions
2 cups canola oil (for frying)
1 red onion, julienned
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
Avocado Salad
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 lemon, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

1
To prepare shrimp, add all ingredients except shrimp to a small saucepan.
2
Heat to a boil and reduce by one-half.
3
Let cool, add shrimp, and marinate for two hours.
4
Cook the shrimp on a grill on in a grill pan for about a minute on each side (shrimp should just lose their translucency)- keep shrimp warm.
5
Next prepare crispy onions.
6
Heat oil in a deep fat fryer; soak onions in buttermilk, then dredge them in flour, and then fry in hot oil.
7
Drain well and keep warm.
8
To assemble dish, place fried onions in center of plate.
9
Add three avocado slices to corners of plate, and place shrimp on avocado slices.
10
Serve while warm, garnished with lemon and cilantro leaves.

1942

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 cup dark rum, 1 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Shrimp With Crispy Onions & Avocado Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Puerto Rican Shrimp With Crispy Onions & Avocado Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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