Shrimp and Avocado Tartare

If you love shrimp and avocado, try this fresh twist on these two summer favorites. It makes an elegant dish for lunch or dinner, and, if you buy precooked shrimp, there's no cooking required.

Ingredients:

Tartare:

2 ripe avocados, cubed
1 cup cooked shrimp, cut into small pieces
2 green onions, thinly chopped
1 ripe tomato, cubed

Dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper

Directions:
For the Tartare
In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the tartare.

For the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until blended.

To Serve

Add the dressing to the tartare.
Fill a round mold with the tartare, and then remove the mold, leaving the tartare stacked in a circular shape.

This recipe is courtesy of Gourmandize.com.

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