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Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream

Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream

with Chile, Lime Juice and Red Onions
25 min., ready in 1 hr 25 min.
Time:
150
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
96 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
13 ozs shrimp (ready to cook)
1 large Lime
salt
1 red onion
1 red chili pepper
½ bunch cilantro
½ Cucumber
¼ cup crushed Tomatoes (or ketchup)
peppers
1 Avocado
1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
4 Tbsps Yogurt (low-fat)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
TomatoLimesaltonionCucumberAvocado
Preparation
1.
Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream preparation step 1

Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Squeeze juice from lime. Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 liter (approximately 4 cups) salted water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add shrimp and boil until pink and opaque throughout, then remove.

2.
Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream preparation step 2

Plunge shrimp into a bowl of ice water until chilled. Drain well.

3.
Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream preparation step 3

In a bowl, mix the shrimp with the remaining lime juice and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

4.
Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream preparation step 4

Peel the onion and finely chop. Rinse chile pepper, wipe dry, halve lengthwise and remove the seeds. Finely chop chile. Rinse cilantro, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop. Peel the cucumber, halve lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon. Cut cucumber into small cubes.

5.
Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream preparation step 5

Mix together onion, chile and cucumber in a bowl. Add tomatoes and shrimp and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Halve avocado, remove pit and scoop flesh from the peel.

6.
Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Cream preparation step 6

Combine avocado, vinegar, and yogurt in a tall vessel and season with salt and pepper. Purée with an immersion blender. Pour avocado purée into 6 glasses. Top with shrimp mixture and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie150 cal.(7 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat6 g(5 %)
Carbohydrates7 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1.5 g(5 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The high iodine content of shrimp is extremely beneficial for the functioning of the thyroid gland. The avocado supplies valuable unsaturated fat and vitamin E, which are good for the heart and blood vessels.

Even smarter

Even smarter

For a buffet, you can double or triple the ingredients as you wish. Serve toasted whole wheat bread or a crispy baguette with this starter for the perfect dietary fiber balance!

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