Shrimp And Avocado Over Wilted Arugula Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Avocado Over Wilted Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil divided; 5 ounces mushrooms sliced, any variety; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved; 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice divided, from 1 lemon; 4 tablespoons fresh basil chopped; 5 cups arugula; 1 avocado peeled, pitted and cubed; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil divided
5 ounces mushrooms sliced, any variety
1 clove garlic minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice divided, from 1 lemon
4 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
5 cups arugula
1 avocado peeled, pitted and cubed
salt
pepper

1
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
2
Saute mushrooms until they begin to brown, about 5-8 minutes.
3
Add garlic, season with about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, and saute for another minute.
4
Add cherry tomatoes, stirring to combine, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and cook until fully pink, another 8 minutes or so.
6
Toward the end of cooking, add lemon zest, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of basil.
7
If there's a lot of liquid in the pan, drain some off before adding the shrimp to the arugula.
8
In a large bowl, toss together arugula, sauteed shrimp mixture, and avocado.
9
Season with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, basil and a pinch more salt and pepper.

198

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil divided, 5 ounces mushrooms sliced, any variety, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Avocado Over Wilted Arugula 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp And Avocado Over Wilted Arugula

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Variations & substitutions

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