Zesty Shrimp and Avocado Salad

The weather has been scorching hot for the past week, and even though the second week of September is getting under way, this is some of the hottest weather we've had this summer (at least that's what it feels like, when you're stuck in lectures and labs all day!)  

I thought that I should choose something fitting for such an occasion and celebrate the fact that Mother Nature has been oh so kind to us and whip up something light and summery for dinner. Plus, there's been a major craving for shrimp in the back of my mind...

...Zesty Shrimp and Avocado Salad!!!

To make this fabulous little dish you will need:

1/2 of a chopped red onion

the juices of 2 limes

2 tbsp (approx.) extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp chopped cilantro 

1 diced avocado

2 diced medium tomatoes

1/2 kilogram of cooked and peeled shrimp

salt and pepper to taste

 In small bowl, combine red onion, juice of limes, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Let sit for AT LEAST five minutes (this is especially important if you aren't a huge fan of red onions in the first place, like me), this takes the bite out of the onions and really let's all the flavours marinate together.

In a larger bowl, combine shrimp, avocado and tomato.  Top with chopped cilantro.

Pour contents of smaller bowl in with the shrimp mixture, and toss gently.

  

Et voila!!!

Garnish with cilantro if you're looking to go all classy on all of us.

For maximum enjoyment, serve on a balcony, preferably while basking in the evening sun.

This probably serves around four people, depending on if you use it as a full meal or as a side.  If you're not a fan of cilantro, try cutting it down by half...it still gives you a bit of flavour but it's not as "in your face". 

And a song with an end of summer sunshine vibe check out "F for You", by Disclosure.  Seriously cool tune.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TUIciKQzxI

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Enjoy the last few days of summer!