The Shrimp-Acado

The Shrimp-Acado:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 ripe avocado, halved and pitted

• 1/4 cup quality mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt

• 1/4 purple onion, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced

• 1 lemon, juiced

• A small handful fresh cilantro, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Bring a pot of water to a simmer and separately, fill a large bowl with water and ice. Poach the shrimp in the simmering water until they turn pink/opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into the ice water to stop them from cooking. Drain well and roughly chop into medium-sized pieces. 

In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise or yogurt, purple onion, cucumber, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly, and then add the shrimp. Mix again, test for taste, and make adjustments as needed.

Spoon a generous serving of the shrimp mix over the avocado halves and enjoy! (You can also refrigerate any leftover shrimp mix and wait to cut your avocados until ready to eat.)