Spicy Boiled Shrimp With Creamy Buttermilk-Avocado Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Boiled Shrimp With Creamy Buttermilk-Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined with tails on; 2 lemons; 4 teaspoons hot sauce; 2 teaspoons creole seasoning; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 ripe avocado, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 finely chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby greens, thoroughly washed

Servings: persons

2 lbs large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined with tails on
2 lemons
4 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 cup buttermilk
1 ripe avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby greens, thoroughly washed

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For Shrimp Use the First four ingredients.
2
Bring 2 quart water to a boil in a Dutch oven.
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Add shrimp, and cook 30 seconds.
4
Drain, rinse under cool running water, and place in a small bowl.
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Fill a medium bowl with ice.
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Place bowl containing shrimp in ice.
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Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours.
8
Squeeze juice from lemons through a small strainer over shrimp in a large bowl, drizzle with hot sauce, and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle with Creole seasoning, and toss to coat.
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For the Avocado Sauce use the next six ingredients
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Process buttermilk, avocado, parsley, chopped green onions, and fresh lemon juice in a food processor 30 seconds or until smooth.
12
Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
13
Store in refrigerator covered with plastic wrap directly on surface (to prevent discoloration) up to 2 days.
14
Arrange shrimp on greens and serve with dipping sauce.

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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: 2 lbs large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined with tails on, 2 lemons, 4 teaspoons hot sauce, 2 teaspoons creole seasoning, and more.

Yes, Spicy Boiled Shrimp With Creamy Buttermilk-Avocado Sauce 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.

Spicy Boiled Shrimp With Creamy Buttermilk-Avocado Sauce

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