Spicy Shrimp with Avocado and Alfalfa Sprouts Salad

I haven’t updated this space for a while, so thought of posting this spicy shrimp avocado salad. There are many ways shrimps can be prepared and relished. This salad is one healthy way of introducing nourishing foods to our menu. This comes as refreshing change to a mundane summer salad. Avocado and alfalfa sprouts add up to the flavour and health benefits. Now without further ado here is simple recipe for this salad.

Spicy Shrimp with Avocado and Alfalfa sprouts salad

Recipe requirements

 10 large shrimps

¼ tsp of turmeric powder

 1 tsp of Red pepper powder

½ tsp of coriander powder

Salt as per taste

 2-3 tbs of cooking oil

1 ripened avocado

½ cup of alfalfa sprouts

¼ cup of chives and garlic sprouts

10-15 cherry tomatoes

2 cups of lettuce

2 tsp of olive oil

Salt as per taste

Method

Clean, de-shell and devein Shrimps. Rub in shrimps with red pepper powder,coriander powder , turmeric powder and salt. Keep aside for about half an hour.

Heat up a fry pan, add 2 tbs of cooking oil, add in shrimps and stir/fry them for about 5-7 mints or till they are lightly browned. Take out in a bowl. Keep aside.

Now assemble the salad

Cut and destone avocado in to bite size pieces.

In a big mixing bowl, add in lettuce leaves, alfalfa sprouts, avocado and cherry tomatoes.

Sprinkle salt and add in olive oil. Toss well.You may sprinkle black pepper powder as well.

Now serve with stir/fried shrimps.

You can squeeze in fresh lemon juice to get a tangy flavour over shrimps as well.

There are other variations as well – you may add chopped cucumber or include any nuts as well.

Let me also wish you all a very happy and healthy Ramadan Kareem.

Ramadan Mubarak To all .....