SHRIMP WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

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Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with this flavor-packed variation of shrimp cocktail.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

2 large sweet red peppers
2 large sweet yellow peppers
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
MARINADE:
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
AVOCADO DRESSING:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Lemon slices and cilantro leaves

Steps:

Cut peppers in half; remove stems and seeds. Broil skin side up 4 in. from the heat until skins are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro and jalapeno in a large bowl. Peel off and discard charred skin from peppers. Cut into thin 1-in. strips; add to tomato mixture and set aside., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, pepper flakes, salt and cumin; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., For dressing, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, cilantro, salt and cayenne in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add avocado; cover and pulse just until blended., Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. In a large skillet, saute shrimp for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add to pepper mixture. Add 1/2 cup avocado dressing; toss to coat. Spoon into serving glasses or bowls; serve with remaining avocado dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 39g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.