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Dorcas McFarlane and Gordon Kimball
J.K. Thille Ranch
Santa Paula, California
Dorcas McFarlane Fifth-generation Californian and mother of six children. The epitome of a successful, independent woman. Took over the 280-acre J.K. Thille Ranch after her husband’s passing in 1972. Self-described as “too stubborn” to let anyone else do it. Balanced being a full-time mom...
SHRIMP AND CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SKEWERS
Categories
- Chef Recipes,
- Entrees
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Preparation
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission and developed by a Featured Chef
Ingredients
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0.750
¾
cup
fresh lime juice
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1.750
1 ¾
lbs.
fresh shrimp (med. size) shelled and deveined
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0.750
¾
cup
fresh lemon juice
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0.500
½
cup
fresh chopped cilantro
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1.000
1
whole California avocado, sliced
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24.000
24
small cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, lemon juice. cilantro and whole cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
- Cook shrimp in boiling water for approximately 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the lime and lemon mixture.
- Set aside for approximately 15 minutes or until cool.
- Using two 8" wood skewers, alternate avocado slices, cherry tomatoes and shrimp.
- Serve cool using remaining lime, lemon and cilantro marinade as a sauce with the skewers.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition information per serving
Per serving: 190 calories, 23 g protetn, 13 g carbobydrates, 6 g total fat, 193 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium
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