SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD ON ENDIVE LEAVES

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The secret to the shrimp salad's decadent taste: creamy avocado, which is rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Slivers of scallion and a shot of lime juice brighten the flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces (about 20) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 limes)
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, plus more, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 jalapeno chile, stem, ribs, and seeds removed, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 firm, ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled
2 to 3 small Belgian endives
Black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; let cool. Cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Transfer shrimp to a medium bowl. Add lime juice, chopped scallions, jalapeno, and salt. Stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, cut avocado into a 1/4-inch cubes, and fold into shrimp mixture. Separate endive leaves, and arrange 24 on a platter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon shrimp salad onto each leaf. Garnish with sliced scallions, and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 g, Cholesterol 18 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 110 g

Jim Swain
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and avocado are a great combination, and the endive leaves add a nice touch of bitterness. The dressing is also very flavorful.


isoluwaemmy_
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This salad is amazing! The flavors and textures are perfect together. I love the combination of the shrimp, avocado, and endive. The dressing is also very flavorful and really brings the dish together.


Ornob Shetu
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the avocado is always ripe and creamy. The dressing is also delicious and really brings all the flavors together.


Umeh Ndubueze
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This recipe is a must-try! The shrimp and avocado are a great combination, and the endive leaves add a nice touch of bitterness. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Sardar Sufyan
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the avocado was ripe and creamy. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


John Ajiboye
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This salad is amazing! The flavors and textures are perfect together. I love the combination of the shrimp, avocado, and endive. The dressing is also very flavorful and really brings the dish together.


Karamat Khan
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the avocado was ripe and creamy. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Choudhary Asad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and avocado are a great combination, and the endive leaves add a nice touch of bitterness. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Noah Brown
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the avocado is always ripe and creamy. The dressing is also delicious and really brings all the flavors together.


kelli franks
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This shrimp and avocado salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the endive leaves add a nice touch of crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!