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