Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Shrimp and Avocado Sandwich

You can also add red onion to this sandwich or drizzle it with a balsamic glaze.

Servings: 2
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 19 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Tomato, Arugula, Bacon, Shrimp, Dill

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Ingredients

4
slices of Tomato
1/2
cup arugula or spring herb mix
4
slices of thick bacon, cooked (reserve drippings)
1/2
lb. peeled, medium-size shrimp, deveined
3/4
tsp. salt
1/4
tsp. fresh ground black pepper
2
Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2
slices of thick bread, toasted
1
clove garlic, crushed
3
Tbsp. mayonnaise
1
avocado, peeled and sliced
2
Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Combine mayonnaise and garlic and set aside. In a frying pan over medium-high heat, combine bacon drippings and ½ tsp. salt. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side or until bright pink. Remove from heat; stir in pepper and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise-garlic mixture. Top with bacon, arugula, tomato, avocado and shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with dill and serve.

 
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