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MEET THE GROWERS
Mike Sanders and Chris Ambuul
Ranch Santo Thomas
Valley Center, California
Mike entered the avocado business in the 70s. He says growing avocados has kept him young, and he has fond memories of raising his children on the farm. A few years ago, Mike persuaded his son–in–law, Chris, to leave the corporate world and join...
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO & GRILLED SHRIMP
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
Olive oil
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3.000
3
Tbsp.
Chopped fresh basil
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
Finely chopped garlic
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48.000
48
16-count Shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 3 lbs)
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0.000
Salt and black pepper as needed
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0.750
¾
cup
Mayonnaise
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24.000
24
pieces Sliced egg bread (1/4-inch thick)
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6.000
6
medium California avocado, sliced (about 3 lbs)
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12.000
12
Roma tomato, sliced lengthwise
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48.000
48
slices Peppered bacon, cooked crisply
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0.000
Butter lettuce leaves as needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the oil, basil, and garlic; stir in shrimp. Marinate shrimp up to 4 hours, refrigerated.
- Grill shrimp over high heat until bright orange, about 1 minute on each side.
- Drain on a paper towel; cool.
- Split in half; season lightly with salt and pepper. Reserve.
- PER ORDER
- Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on 2 toasted bread slices.
- Layer 4 reserved shrimp, 1/2 sliced avocado, 1 sliced tomato, 4 slices bacon, and lettuce leaves; finish with second slice of bread.
- Spear sandwich with picks at each corner and cut into quarters.
Nutrition information per serving
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