CHILLED CREAMY AVOCADO COCONUT SOUP WITH POACHED SHRIMP - California Avocados

CHILLED CREAMY AVOCADO COCONUT SOUP WITH POACHED SHRIMP - California Avocados

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This refreshing Thai-spiced chilled avocado-coconut soup topped with chilled poached shrimp is a perfect entrée or appetizer for the summer season.

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Ingredients

  • As needed Sea Salt, as needed
  • 12 jumbo shrimp, deveined and peeled (tails left on) (plan on 2 shrimp per person if serving as an appetizer; 3-4 if serving as a main course)
  • 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados*
  • 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
  • 2 small cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 (14-fl. oz.) can lite coconut milk
  • 4 cans of water (use the empty coconut can), or less as needed
  • 1 Tbsp. Thai green curry paste (to taste, start with 1 and work up to the amount to suit your spice tolerance)
  • 1 Tbsp. agave nectar (or more to taste)
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few sprigs for garnish
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • For garnish:
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (toast in 350 degree oven for 2-3 minutes until golden brown)
  • 4 green onions (scallion), chopped

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