Shrimp Avocado Cocktail

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 avocado (diced)
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 red onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Yield: 3 servings

• Clean and rinse shrimp, pat dry.
• In a large fry pan, over low-med heat, melt butter and add shrimp in an even layer across the pan. Sear on one side until the shrimp starts to turn pink on the edges.
• Sprinkle half the chili powder and paprika over shrimp and flip over to sear on the other side.
• Sprinkle the remaining chili powder and paprika on the shrimp and finish searing for abotu a minute.
• Shrimp will be done when pink throughout. Searing doesn’t take very long so be sure not to overcook the shrimp.
• Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Toss until mixed.
• Add olive oil and lime juice and toss until coated.
• Add cooked shrimp to bowl and toss a final time.
• Serve with cracked pepper.

Enjoy!