Romaine, grilled shrimp w/ avocado salad

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 large Tomato; sliced 1-inch thick
4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 clove Garlic; peeled
½ cup Olive oil
¼ cup Lime juice
¼ cup Cilantro; chopped
1 tablespoon Cumin seeds; toasted **
1 tablespoon Coriander seeds; toasted **
1½ pounds Shrimp; large, peeled &
. deveined
1 Head romaine lettuce
2 Avocados; pitted & quartered
1 each Corn bread; 3\" x 3\", diced
. and toasted in a 350øF
. oven until golden brown

Directions

** toasted by being shaken in a saute pan over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

1. Rub the tomato slices with about 2 Tbsp of the vegetable oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and then grill over a medium fire until well charred, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat, and place in a blender or food processor. Add the garlic and puree.

With the motor still running, add the olive oil in a steady stream.

Add the lime juice, cilantro and toasted cumin and coriander seeds, then pulse to blend and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Rub the shrimp with the 2 remaining Tbsp of vegetable oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Thread onto shewers, and grill over a medium-hot fire until opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, romaine, avocados and toasted corn bread. Stir the dressing well, add just enough to moisten the ingredients, toss well and serve.

Nutritional Information per serving: 570 calories, 40g fat, 40g protein, 13g carbohydrates, 260mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium ** New York Times - Living Arts section - 2 August 1995 ** Posted by The WEE Scot -- Paul MacGregor Submitted By PAUL MACGREGOR On 08-17-95

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