Avocado Shrimp Salad

Citrus Zing Shrimp & Avocado Salad

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Prepare our delicious citrus zing shrimp recipe for one meal, then reserve some of the shrimp for our avocado salad the next day. The salad can also be prepared with chilled shrimp or shrimp seasoned and to your liking.

Ingredients

(serves 4)

° 1 pound medium shrimp (citrus zing shrimp recipe follows) ° 8 cups spring mix greens ° extra virgin olive oil ° juice from half a lemon ° 1 avocado, sliced ° 1 shallot, minced ° red pepper flakes ° kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ° lime, cut into wedges for garnish

method

Shrimp can be served warm or cold in this salad. Toss the shrimp with the spring mix greens in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine a generous drizzle of olive oil with the juice from half a lemon, shallots, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Drizzle over salad and gently toss to coat. Add avocado slices, garnish with lime wedges. Serve with crusty French bread.