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Quick Avocado, Shrimp and Wasabi Salad

Monday, 26 May 2008

Description

This recipe is quick for several reasons: it takes only minutes to prepare, and if not prepared and served quickly, the avocado will turn brown and the pungency of the wasabi will dissipate.

Ingredients

At a glance

Cuisine

Asian

Ingredient

Vegetable

Cooking Method

No Cook

Heat Level

Meal/Course

Appetizer/Hors d'oeuvre

Side Dish

Serves

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, heads and tails removed
2 avocados, skinned, stones removed, and chopped
1 tablespoon wasabi paste, mixed in 1 tablespoon water
1 small bunch spinach or romaine, torn in pieces and divided onto 4 plates

Methods/steps

Heat the oil in a wok until hot and add the garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Combine the shrimp, avocado, and wasabi paste in a bowl and mix well. Serve the mixture over the spinach or romaine.

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