When the weather gets cold, one way to make it feel less miserable is by making yummy foods that remind you of warmer climes. This recipe for California Shrimp Spread combines the flavor of coastal shrimp and avocados. Yum!
California Shrimp Spread in Pita Bread
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp curry powder
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut in small pieces
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 (4 1/2 oz) cans shrimp, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Pita bread, quartered
Mix the mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, curry powder, mustard, and nutmeg in small bowl. Cover and chill at least an hour to combine flavors. Toss avocados with 2 Tbsp of lemon juice in large bowl. When ready to serve, add shrimp, celery, onion, and parsley to avocados. Pour mayonnaise over and toss to mix. Spoon into pita bread or serve with crackers.
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