Seared Shrimp with Tomato, Lime, and Avocado

Name: Seared Shrimp with Tomato, Lime, and Avocado
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 pound, tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 6 , scallions, white and green parts separated, sliced thin; 1/4 cup, minced fresh cilantro; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons, minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; , Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined, extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound); 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon, lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving; 1 , avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2013

Main Courses

Fish & Seafood

Weeknight

This summertime classic moves from the grill to the stovetop.

SERVES4

TIME30 minutes

Seared Shrimp with Tomato, Lime, and Avocado

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Cooking the shrimp in two batches in a 12-inch skillet allows them to brown, not steam.

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