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Recipe
Grilled Shrimp With Creamy Avocado-lime Vinaigrette [1]

Grilled Shrimp With Creamy Avocado-lime Vinaigrette

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Finely grated zest from two limes (about 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon smashed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Creamy Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette, for serving [3]

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup vegetable oil, lime zest, pepper, garlic, and cilantro. Add shrimp; cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  • Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Season shrimp with salt. In a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and saute half the shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Remove from heat to a platter and cook remaining shrimp. Serve with Creamy Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette drizzled on top.

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Recipe Details

  • Source: Emeril's Table: Vinaigrettes Aren't Just For Salads [6]
  • Dish Type: Appetizer [7]
  • Cuisine: American [8]
  • Cooking Method: Grilling [9]
  • Occasion: Summer [10]
  • Effort Level: Simple [11]

Tags

grilling [12], Shrimp [13], avocado [14]

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