Ingredients

• 3/4 pound large shrimp (about 14)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 firm-ripe California avocado
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

1. Shell and devein shrimp and mince garlic. In a bowl stir together garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili powder, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons oil and add shrimp, tossing to coat. Marinate shrimp 15 minutes.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Pit and peel avocado and cut into 1-inch pieces. Drain shrimp and arrange on rack of a broiler pan in one layer. Broil shrimp about 4 inches from heat 2 minutes and with tongs turn shrimp over. Broil shrimp 2 minutes more, or until just cooked through, and transfer to another bowl. Add avocado, lemon juice, coriander, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste and gently toss to coat.