Louisiana Rice Salad With Shrimp Avocado Recipes

EMERIL'S SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Early in the day, make the Remoulade sauce by placing the first 11 ingredients (mayonnaise down to freshly ground black pepper) in a food processor. Process until well combined. Transfer to a non-reactive airtight container. Chill thoroughly before using. This sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two days.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the remoulade sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
• Place tomatoes in a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil, toss to combine.
• Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 plates. Place avocado halves on top of the lettuce and divide the tomatoes evenly between the plates. Toss the shrimp with the remaining remoulade sauce and place on top of the avocado. Garnish with the scallions and serve immediately.

AVOCADO LIME RICE WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile mix avocado with lime juice, cumin and half the salt and half the cilantro or parsley. Stir into rice.
• Meanwhile, preheat grill to high, grease grate well. Toss shrimp with oil, garlic, lime zest and remaining salt. Thread evenly onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill skewers, for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp start to curl and turn pink.
• Serve rice with shrimp skewers. Garnish with remaining cilantro or parsley.

LOUISIANA RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP & AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine shrimp, lime zest and juice, garlic and soy sauce.
• Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Place rice in a large bowl.
• Add shrimp mixture and toss to combine.
• Add French salad dressing and toss until well coated.
• To serve, line each salad plate with a lettuce leaf.
• Spoon rice salad in the middle.
• Fan avocado slices to the side of salad as garnish.