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Seared Shrimp With Tomatoes And Avocado Recipe

Seared Shrimp With Tomatoes And Avocado Recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatoes , cored, seeded, peeled (optional) and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 6 scallions , white and green parts separated and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1-2 tsp minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce (make sure there are no seeds)
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1/8 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • juice from 1 lime
  • lime wedges for serving
  • 1 large avocado , cut in half, pitted and diced

Instructions

  • Toss tomatoes, scallion whites, cilantro, garlic, chipotle pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt together in a bowl.In a separate bowl toss shrimp with sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer (you might need to work in batches) and cook for 1 minute per side. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and transfer cooked shrimp to a plate.
  • Return the empty skillet to the heat. Add tomato/scallion mixture and lime juice. Cook oven medium heat for 1 minute, until warmed up. Add shrimp and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Transfer to a plate, season with salt if needed. Add avocado. Garnish with lime wedges and sprinkle chopped scallion greens.

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted from the book: "America's Test Kitchen The Best Mexican Recipes"

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 29.4mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3.3mg