Shrimp Guacamole

Now, there's nothing wrong with good old Guacamole but why not add shrimp to liven things up a bit?!  Living on the edge.....

I'm pretty sure everyone has their own version of Guac and although this isn't authentic, it's tasty.  I poach the shrimp instead of buying pre-cooked, which always have a bit of a rubbery texture to me.  I also don't do  Cilantro so I use Parsley but you can totally substitute with your green of choice.  This is a simple dip but the shrimp adds just a little something different.  A little pizzazz, if you will.  This time of year, we could all use a little sparkle while we await the arrival of Spring......

Shrimp Guacamole

Serves 4-6 as an appetizer

6 large Shrimp, poached*

2 ripe Avocados, roughly mashed

1 green onion, finely sliced

1 tomato, seeded and finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped 

1-2 tsp Sriracha (depending on your heat tolerance)

1/4 tsp cumin

1-2 tbsp fresh Lime Juice

2-3 tbsp chopped Parsley or Cilantro

1/4 tsp salt

Freshly ground Pepper

Chop poached shrimp into small pieces.  Set 1/4 of them aside.  Add the others to a bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients to the shrimp and gently combine.  Taste for seasoning.  Add the rest of the shrimp on top to garnish.

*Bring a medium pot filled halfway with water to a boil.  Add half a lemon.  Turn the heat down to barely a simmer and add shrimp, making sure not to boil water.  Poach until curled and pink, 1-2 minutes.  Remove from water and let cool.