Shrimp Salad Cups

This is a great dinner to make during Lent if you happen to participate. If you don't make this anyways because it is delicious.

Let's get started. 

Shrimp Salad Cups

1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined 

1 lb. Imitation Crab

Kosher Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1 Lemon, peeled and juiced

1 Lime, juiced

1/2 Red Onion, finely diced

1/2 Cup Cilantro, finely chopped 

2 Avocadoes, diced

2 Roma Tomatoes, finely diced

1/2 Cup Mayo

Butter or Romaine Lettuce 

Hot Sauce of your choice

Boil the shrimp with the lemon peel and a pinch of salt until just cooked through. Drain and let cool completely. 

Roughly chop the imitation crab.

In a bowl add in the shrimp, crab, onion, cilantro, avocado, mayo, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Place a spoonful of the shrimp mixture into your lettuce leaves top with hot sauce and enjoy.

*notes: you can also use tostadas or tortilla chips to eat this shrimp salad* 

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