SHRIMP & CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SKEWERS

Serves 6

 

INGREDIENTS:
  • ¾ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1¾ lb fresh shrimp (medium size) shelled and deveined
  • ¾ cup of fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup fresh chopped Cilantro
  • 1 whole California avocado, sliced
  • 24 small cherry tomatoes

 

 

 

METHOD:

  • In a bowl, mix lime juice, lemon juice. cilantro and whole cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
  • Cook shrimp in boiling water for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to the lime and lemon mixture.
  • Set aside for approximately 15 minutes or until cool.
  • Using two 8" wood skewers, alternate avocado slices, cherry tomatoes and shrimp.
  • Serve cool using remaining lime, lemon and cilantro marinade as a sauce with the skewers. 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Per serving: 190 calories, 23 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 6 g total fat, 193 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium 


Recipe supplied courtesy of  The California Avocado Commission. 

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