Serves 6
25 min
Shrimp Verde
Recipe GLPR3ffbff59065e29
A vibrant, fresh shrimp salad made with cooked shrimp marinated in lime juice and tossed with bright green ingredients including tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, and green onions. This light and zesty dish comes together quickly and is perfect served as a main course or appetizer.
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Ingredients
1 pound cooked, cleaned shrimp, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed and diced
1 bunch green onions, sliced
4 fresh jalapeños, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place the diced shrimp in a bowl and pour the lime juice over it. Toss gently to coat all the pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the shrimp to absorb the bright, tangy flavor of the lime.
After 1 hour, drain the shrimp through a fine-mesh strainer, reserving the lime juice for later use if desired.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained shrimp with the diced tomatillos, sliced green onions, chopped jalapeños, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro.
Cut the avocado into bite-sized pieces and gently fold into the shrimp mixture to avoid breaking it apart.
Season the mixture with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately while the flavors are bright and the avocado is at its best.
