CHILI LIME SHRIMP WITH AVOCADO AND CORIANDER

Chili Lime Shrimp with Avocado and Coriander image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

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3/4 pound large shrimp (about 14)
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 firm-ripe California avocado
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

Shell and devein shrimp and mince garlic. In a bowl stir together garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili powder, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons oil and add shrimp, tossing to coat. Marinate shrimp 15 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
Pit and peel avocado and cut into 1-inch pieces. Drain shrimp and arrange on rack of a broiler pan in one layer. Broil shrimp about 4 inches from heat 2 minutes and with tongs turn shrimp over. Broil shrimp 2 minutes more, or until just cooked through, and transfer to another bowl. Add avocado, lemon juice, coriander, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste and gently toss to coat.