California Avocado and Shrimp Enchiladas

Serves: 4

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/4 cups diced red onion
24 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 jalapeƱo peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
Enchilada Sauce (see make-ahead recipe below)
As needed Vegetable oil (for cooking)
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup Mexican crema
8 thin red onion slices, for garnish
1/4 ripe Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced for garnish

Enchilada Sauce

2 cloves garlic
6 large dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 cups vegetable broth
As needed Salt, to taste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.