A little about this dish
This vibrant fusion cuisine smoothie is a literal and metaphorical blend of classic smoothie flavors and an unexpected seafood guest: shrimp. Suculent shrimp pair with rich avocado and tart green apple, supported by a zesty ginger-lemon kick for an refreshing and truly unique taste adventure.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Shrimp, 8 pieces — 8 pieces — grilled until firm
- Avocado, 2 medium — 2 medium — pitted and peeled
- Green apple, 1 large — 1 large — cored and quartered
- Spinach, 3 cups — 3 cups — fresh
- Ginger, 2 inch piece — 2 inch piece — peeled and grated
- Lemon, juice of 2 — juice of 2 — fresh squeezed
- Greek yogurt, 1 cup — 1 cup — unsweetened
- Almond milk, 2 cups — 2 cups — unsweetened
- Ice cubes, 2 cups — 2 cups
- Honey, 2 tablespoons — 2 tablespoons
- Salt, 1 pinch — 1 pinch
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍤🔥🍡Grill 8 pieces of shrimp until firm. Set two of them aside on separate skewers for garnish later.
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Step 2 — 🥑🍏🥛🍋🥬🍯In a high-speed blender, place 2 peeled and pitted avocados, 1 cored and quartered green apple, 3 cups of fresh spinach, a 2-inch piece of peeled and grated ginger, juice of 2 lemons, 1 cup of unsweetened Greek yogurt, 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk, 2 cups of ice cubes, 2 tablespoons of honey, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 3 — 🌪️🍹🥥Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk. If it's too thin, add more ice or avocado.
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Step 4 — 🍤⏯️🍹Pulse in the remaining grilled shrimp until they are small, bite-sized pieces distributed throughout the smoothie.
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Step 5 — 🍹🍤🍏⏲️Pour the smoothie into four glasses. Garnish each glass with a shrimp skewer and apple slice. Serve immediately.
A final fox tip
This recipe is not only beautiful and unique, but it's also extremely nutritious! Shrimp is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocado, known for its heart-healthy fats, gives the smoothie a creamy texture, while the green apple and ginger add a refreshing kick. For those who prefer a vegan version, replace shrimp with your favorite vegan protein source such as chia seeds or hemp seeds, and swap Greek yogurt with vegan yogurt.