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A white bowl filled with cooked shrimp, avocado and salad dressing with a large serving spoon

Shrimp and Avocado with Citrus Ginger Dressing

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Tender cooked shrimp mixed with chopped avocado and green onion in a citrus, ginger and sesame dressing.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 471
Author Janette

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup (118 ml) olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 pound (453 grams) cooked shrimp (prawns in the U.K)
  • 2 ripe avocados cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 green/spring onions chopped

Instructions

Make the dressing:

  • To a bowl add the vinegar, lime zest, juice, ginger, honey and oils. Whisk well, combine, taste and add salt as desired. You can also do this in a mason jar with a lid and shake vigorously.
  • Pour half of the dressing over the cooked shrimp and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, mix in the avocado and green onion and toss with the rest of the dressing.
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Fiber: 7g