Shrimp with Tomato and Avocado

This is a unique way to prepare shrimp. Serve it with tortillas or rice. It’s an easy dish to make that includes protein, healthy fats, and vegetables.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1 serving (recipe serves 4)

• Calories: 340 kcal.

• Fat: 2 gr.

• Protein: 37 gr. equivalent to 5 protein servings.

• Carbohydrates: 13 gr. equivalent to 1 carbohydrate serving.

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 2 or 3 medium tomatoes cut into cubes

• 6 strips of scallions

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro cut finely

• 3 cloves of garlic minced finely

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 teaspoon chipotle sauce

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 750 gr of shrimp peeled and cleaned

• 1/8 teaspoon sugar

• 4 teaspoons canola oil

• 1 avocado cut into thin slices

• Lime slices

Preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine the tomato, scallions, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chipotle, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well.

• Heat 1/4 teaspoon of canola oil in a skillet over high heat, add half of the cleaned shrimp to the skillet, cook until golden, approximately 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

• Repeat the procedure (step 2) with the remaining shrimp.

• In the same skillet over high heat, add the tomato mixture and cook until the tomato is soft, approximately 1 minute.

• Remove from heat, add the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine everything well.

• Transfer the shrimp to a large plate, season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with scallions, and place the avocado slices on top. Serve with lime slices.