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MEET THE GROWERS
Glenn Parks and George Mora
Parks Land and Cattle Company, Inc.
Santa Barbara, California
Glenn Parks has been growing California Avocados for a long time. Though he has quite a staunch business persona, Glenn's sentimental side breaks through every time he thinks about the people who have grown up alongside his avocado trees, especially when it comes to...
TEQUILA SHRIMP AND AVOCADOS
Categories
- 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 from a consumer submission
This is one of my favorite company meals. I have served it for many years and everyone loves it. Try it....you'll like it.
Ingredients
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1.000
1
lb.
shrimp, shelled and deveined
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4.000
4
Tbsp.
lime juice, divided
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2.000
2
avocados, seeded and peeled and sliced 1/2 in thick
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
butter
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
shallots, finely chopped
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0.000
salt and pepper to taste
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0.333
⅓
cup
tequila
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1.000
1
cup
whipping cream
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0.750
¾
tsp.
hot red pepper flakes
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0.750
¾
cup
celantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl combine shrimp with 3 Tbsp lime juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Cut avocados into 1/2 inch slices, Place in small bowl and coat with the remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice.
- Melt butter in skillet. Add shrimp and lime juice. Cook on high heat for 1 minute constantly stirring. Add shallots, tequilla, cream and hot pepper flakes. Cook briefly then add avocados and cook for one minute stirring constantly
- Transfer shrimp and avocados to serving plates. Boil sauce for about a minute.
- Add chopped celantro. Pour sauce over shrimp and avocados.
- Serve with rice
*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.
"Consumer Submitted" recipes are provided as a way for our site users to share recipes with one another. The California Avocado Commission reserves the right to edit recipes but does not test these recipes for quality or taste and is not responsible for the performance of any submitted recipe.
Nutrition information per serving
"Consumer Submitted" recipes are provided as a way for our site users to share recipes with one another. The California Avocado Commission reserves the right to edit recipes but does not test these recipes for quality for taste and is not responsible for the performance of any submitted recipe.
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