Seafood Filled Avocados Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 Lime juice1 Tablespoon
 Cider vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Lime rind1/2 Teaspoon, grated
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Seed 1/4 Teaspoon, crumbled
 Vegetable oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Crab meat4 Ounce
 Shrimp8 Ounce
 Coriander2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Ripe avocados2 Large
 2 cups (500 mL) shredded
 Romaine lettuce
 Red bell-pepper strips
 Green olives4
 Lime wedges4

Directions

1. Combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, lime rind, salt and chilies in small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking continuously; whisk dressing until thoroughly blended.
2. Break crab meat into coarse shreds, picking out and discarding any shell or cartilage.
3. Combine crab, shrimp and coriander in medium bowl. Add dressing; toss lightly with 2 forks to mix. Refrigerate, covered, to blend flavors, 1 to 2 hours.
4. At serving time, cut avocados lengthwise into halves. Remove and discard pits; pare halves.
5. Divide lettuce evenly among 4 individual serving plates. Top each with 1 avocado half, cut-side-up. Spoon 1/4 of the seafood mixture into hollow of each avocado. Garnish with bell-pepper strips and olives.
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