- [Natasha] Hey everyone!
It's Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com.
Today, we're making an avocado and Cajun shrimp salad
that is always a crowd-pleaser,
and you'll want this dressing on all of your salads.
We'll start with my favorite part, the Cajun shrimp.
Season one pound of shrimp with a teaspoon of Cajun spice.
Then add two pressed garlic cloves.
Throw in a pinch of salt and give it a quick stir.
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Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat
and add two tablespoons of butter.
Once that's melted and hot,
add the shrimp in a single layer.
Sautée for about two minutes per side
or just until it's cooked through.
Then take it off the heat and let it cool
while you prep the rest of your salad.
You must resist the urge
to eat all of your shrimp at this point.
On to the veggies.
Chop one medium head of romaine lettuce.
You'll end up with about six cups of chopped lettuce.
Rinse and spin it dry,
then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
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Slice about three Roma tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
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Now thinly slice your purple onion.
And onions add a great pop of flavor and color
but I do like them thinly sliced.
Slice your cucumber and add it to the bowl.
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You'll need two whole avocados peeled, pitted, and sliced.
And I just love plenty of avocados in my salads
because it gives them an irresistible creaminess.
Last, but certainly not least, freshly cooked
corn on the cob makes all the difference in this salad.
It adds a little burst of sweetness to every bite.
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Add that to your salad bowl along with your shrimp.
Everything about this salad is good.
You just can't go wrong with these ingredients.
Now, let's make the easy and unforgettable dressing.
In a small bowl, squeeze three tablespoons
of fresh lemon juice.
Finely chop and add half a cup of cilantro,
along with three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil,
a teaspoon of sea salt,
and a pinch of black pepper.
Whisk that up, and that's all there is to it.
And this dressing smells so good.
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There is just one thing left to do,
the taste test.
And I'm excited.
Can you tell? (laughs)
Oh, goodness. Let's do this.
You wanna toss it altogether to make sure
everything is coated in that delicious dressing.
Ooh, this is so fresh.
Put this on the table
and just watch everyone's eyes light up.
(laughs)
This salad is always a hit and it disappears fast.
Alright, big portions.
And you'll want a refill too, guaranteed.
Okay, and, a little bit of everything,
'cause everything in this salad is so good.
You've got all the best flavors of summer here.
Mmm, hmm.
Mmm.
It's amazing how such a simple dressing
can give this so much amazing flavor.
And the Cajun shrimp, ooh (laughs),
party in my mouth.
Seriously, I just wanna eat the rest of this.
Can we just, can we be done? (laughs)
So I can just eat? (laughs)
This is so good.
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