Ensalada Aguachile with California Avocado

Serves: 12

Ingredients

Aguachile Sauce (recipe follows)
72 shrimp (approx. 3-½ lbs. 16/20 count), cleaned, butterflied
3 cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into half rounds
1 red onion, peeled, cut in half, thinly sliced
3 Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded, sliced*

Aguachile Sauce (Yield: 3 cups)

2 cups fresh lime juice
6 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and seeded
3/4 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

*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.