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Shrimp & Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortillas

Here's how you make Shrimp & Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortillas
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 corn (6 ounces) tortillas (sliced into strips)
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided use)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, DIVIDED USE!!!
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, DIVIDED USE!!!
  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (large shrimp, peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 10 ounces romaine hearts, thinly sliced (2 hearts, or about 5 cups)
  • 8 ounces cabbage, thinly sliced (1/4 small cabbage, or about 3 cups)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepitas (roasted, shelled pumpkin seeds)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oven to 400° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tortilla strips with 1 tablespoon of the oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Spread in a single layer and bake, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the cumin and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  • Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  • Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the orange and lime juices with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

  • Step 5: Add the romaine, cabbage, avocado, and shrimp and toss to combine. Serve the salad topped with the tortilla strips and pepitas.


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