*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Ensenada Shrimp Salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         Medium shrimp -- peeled and
   2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
   2      tablespoons   Olive oil
     2/3  cup           Pace Picante Sauce
   1 1/4  teaspoons     Ground cumin
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   4      slices        Crisply cooked bacon -- crumbled
   1      tablespoon    Balsamic vinegar
   1      cup           Sliced celery (1/2" pieces)
   1      cup           Cherry tomato 1/2's or 1/4's
     1/2  cup           Sliced green onions with -- tops (1/2" pieces)
                        Lettuce leaves
   1                    Ripe avocado

After only 8 minutes of cooking, this super salad is ready to chill until serving time. 
Garnish with avocado at the last minute so the avocado retains its bright color.
 Cook shrimp and garlic in oil in 10" skillet 2 minutes.
Add Pace Picante Sauce; simmer uncovered until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes.
 Remove shrimp to large bowl with slotted spoon.
Add cumin and salt to skillet; continue to simmer until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes
. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and vinegar.
Pour over shrimp; toss. Cover and chill. Add celery, tomatoes and green onions; cover and chill.
 To serve, arrange lettuce on serving platter or individual plates; top with shrimp mixture
. Peel, seed and slice avocado; arrange slices around or over shrimp mixture.
 Serve with additional Pace Picante Sauce.

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