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Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add onion; saute until very brown, about 6 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, garlic, and chipotle chiles.
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Cook 1 minute.
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Transfer mixture to blender; puree until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer puree to bowl.
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Cover and chill until cold.
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Combine all ingredients in processor; puree until smooth.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Transfer puree to bowl.
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Press plastic wrap onto surface of puree; chill at least 20 minutes and up to 3 hours.
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Add enough vegetable oil to heavy large pot to reach depth of 3 1/2 inches.
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Heat over medium-high heat to 375F.
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Whisk rice flour and club soda in large bowl to blend.
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Working in batches, dip shrimp into batter and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
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Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels.
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Divide romaine among 8 stemmed cocktail glasses.
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Simultaneously pour 1/4 cup tomato puree and 1/4 cup avocado puree over romaine in each glass, letting purees meet in center.
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Hang 3 shrimp over rim of each glass.
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*Chipotle chiles canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
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**Rice flour is available at specialty and natural foods stores.