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Smoked Paprika Grilled Shrimp Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 large avocados, halved and pitted
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 5 grape tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ lime, juiced
Garnish
  • Pickled red onion (optional but delicious) 
To serve
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add the peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat and set aside.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside. 
For the guacamole
  • In a large bowl or molcajete, add the avocado halves, kosher salt, garlic, ½ of the chopped jalapeno pepper, ½ of the chopped tomatoes, and lime juice. Use forks to mash and combine ingredients. 
  • Add the rest of the chopped jalapeño and chopped tomatoes to the top of the combined guacamole. 
  • Slice the cooked shrimp into small bite-sized pieces and top the guacamole. 
  • Garnish with the pickled red onion and serve with tortilla chips.
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