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Scott Van Der Kar
Carpinteria, California
Scott manages the family’s avocado grove and business which is located on a very picturesque property in Central California. Scott is involved in his community and utilizes production practices that ensure his groves are good neighbors to everyone.
PARCHMENT-WRAPPED SUMMERTIME SHRIMP
Categories
- Entrees,
- Southern Living
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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
Ingredients
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1.000
1
lb.
unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
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2.000
2
yellow squash
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2.000
2
zucchini
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
olive oil
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
REALEMON Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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0.250
¼
tsp.
salt
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0.500
½
tsp.
pepper
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2.000
2
garlic cloves, pressed
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3.000
3
CALIFORNIA AVOCADOS, peeled and sliced
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1.000
1
pt.
cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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8.000
8
fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
- Cut yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Whisk together oil and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add vegetable strips, and toss gently to coat.
- Cut 4 (15- x 12-inch) pieces of parchment paper or aluminum foil; fold in half lengthwise.
- Trim each into a heart shape.
- Place hearts on 2 baking sheets.
- Coat 1 side of each with vegetable cooking spray.
- Layer shrimp, vegetable mixture, avocado, tomato halves, and thyme sprigs evenly on 1 side of each heart coated with cooking spray.
- Drizzle with remaining oil mixture.
- Fold over remaining half of paper.
- Pleat and crimp edges together to seal.
- Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
- Cut an X in the top of each paper packet, and serve immediately.
*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
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