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Imagine this: buttery avocado, luscious plump shrimp, all smothered in a creamy lemony ginger and dill sauce, and stuffed into an avocado shell. And: the key to creating this one of a kind flavor explosion?

Tea.

Yep, it’s time to think of tea in a whole new light. Of course, I love a nice spot of Earl Grey, or a tall glass of refreshing sweet tea. But: what if: we captured the essences and flavors of some of the most exotic teas and incorporated them into something new? A savory snack, or a satisfying supper?

With all the thousands of varieties of teas out there: the possibilities are endless. It’s time to think outside of the box. And, that’s just what this recipe contest got me to do. For the #stashtearecipechallenge, #stashtea selected bloggers to create unique recipes using tea as a main ingredient.

I started with a strong brew of Stash Lemon Ginger tea, and added fresh dill, lemon zest and a pinch of garlic salt. That was the flavor base for my creamy dressing for the shrimp and avocado.

The flavors married perfectly, balanced and crisp, the perfect addition to a springtime brunch.

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Tropical Shrimp and avocado salad

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Michelle Keith

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Stash Lemon Ginger tea, brewed use two teabags, steep 5 minutes or more
  • 1/2 cup mayonaise
  • 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp fresh chopped dill
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chopped shrimp, chilled
  • 2 whole Hass avocados, split in half chopped into 1/2" pieces

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. 
    Fold in the shrimp and gently fold in the copped avocado. 
    Serve well chilled in avocado shells, or over lettuce leaves. 

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