Marinated Shrimp And Avocado Food

MARINATED SHRIMP IN AVOCADO HALVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard and pepper; set aside. In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir shrimp, half the onion slices and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Remove onion and garlic with slotted spoon; discard. Add shrimp and remaining oil to vinegar mixture, along with jalapeno pepper and remaining sliced onion. Cover; stir occasionally. Chill overnight., To serve, spoon shrimp mixture into avocado halves. Sprinkle with tomato; drizzle with some of marinade.

SIMPLE MARINATED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. glass serving bowl, combine shrimp, onion, lemons and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over shrimp mixture and stir gently to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf before serving.

GRILLED SPICY LIME SHRIMP WITH CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Pour into a resealable bag and add shrimp. Toss to coat and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium heat. Put the shrimp on skewers and place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

BEST EVER SHRIMP MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for marinade together then marinate shrimp in a medium-sized bowl for 15 minutes.
• GRILLING METHOD: Preheat BBQ to 425 F. Add shrimp to skewers, then place on a baking sheet. Drizzle some extra marinade overtop then discard remaining marinade. Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked. Serve and enjoy!
• STOVETOP METHOD: Add 1 tbsp butter or olive oil to a large skillet over med-high heat (I recommend butter for better flavour). Add shrimp along with marinade to skillet, sauteeing for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent. Serve and enjoy!
• BROILER METHOD: Set oven to broil on high. Add shrimp to skewers, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle some extra marinade overtop then discard remaining marinade. Broil shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side (watching closely) until pink and fully cooked. Serve and enjoy!

SHRIMP-AVOCADO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning often, until they soften slightly, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and cover with hot water; let sit 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chiles and 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to a blender. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the garlic, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each of the cayenne and salt; puree until almost smooth. Toss with the shrimp in a large bowl; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, fry the tortillas, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• Halve and pit the avocados; scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash. Mix in the scallion whites, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, the cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and drizzle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice.
• Spread the mashed avocado mixture on the tostadas. Top with the shrimp, some sour cream and diced tomato, and the scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP WITH AVOCADOS

Steps:

• Cook shrimp in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water* until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes, then drain in a colander.
• Whisk together vinegar, oil, capers, salt, pepper, celery seeds, and Tabasco in a large bowl, then add warm shrimp, onion, celery, and bay leaves and toss to combine. Marinate, covered and chilled, 24 hours to 2 days.
• Just before serving, discard bay leaves. Quarter, pit, and peel avocados and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Gently stir into shrimp salad, then spoon over lettuce.
• When salting water for cooking, use 1 tablespoon salt for every 4 quarts water.

COLD MARINATED SHRIMP AND AVOCADOS

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients and set aside.
• Whisk together lime juice through pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
• Gently stir lime juice mixture into shrimp mixture to coat. Chill at least one hour. Garnish with cilantro leaves and red onion.

SHRIMP,PAPAYA & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl, chil until ready to serve.
• On individual salad plates, place salad greens, cooled shrimp, avocado & papaya on top,.
• Sprinkle with chopped onions, salt and pepper and drizzle dressing over top.

MARINATED SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND CAPER SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp to skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Add scallops and season with salt and pepper; sauté just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl; cool. Drain off juices.
• Whisk vinegar, garlic and crushed red bell pepper in small bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add to shrimp mixture. Mix in onion and capers. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Place greens in large bowl. Drizzle with some dressing from shrimp mixture atop greens. Using slotted spoon, arrange shrimp mixture atop greens. Place tomato and avocado slices in border around salad, overlapping slices; drizzle with any remaining dressing.

MARINATED AVOCADO

Steps:

• Slice the red onion and put it in a bowl with the lemon juice. Dice the avocado, add it to the bowl, and toss well to coat. Add the olive oil and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving stir in the parsley.