Spicy shrimp with avocado salsa verde

Ingredients for 4 servings

Avocado Salsa
1 small onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, smashed
8oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1-1/4tsp salt

Spicy Shrimp
1Tbs olive oil
1tsp chili powder
1tsp salt
1lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 limes, cut into wedges

19 min · Easy

Directions

1. Put onion and garlic in a food processor and finely chop

2. Add tomatoes, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky

3. Transfer to bowl and set aside

4. Heat stovetop or grill to medium-high

5. Mix olive oil, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl

6. Add shrimp and toss to coat

7. Cook shrimp until translucent, about 1-2 minutes per side, transfer to bowl

8. Serve shrimp with salsa on top or in a heated tortilla

appetizers May 04, 2011 00:17