Quick Avocado, Shrimp and Wasabi Salad

Description
This recipe is quick for several reasons: it takes only minutes to prepare, and if not prepared and served quickly, the avocado will turn brown and the pungency of the wasabi will dissipate.



Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, heads and tails removed 2 avocados, skinned, stones removed, and chopped 1 tablespoon wasabi paste, mixed in 1 tablespoon water 1 small bunch spinach or romaine, torn in pieces and divided onto 4 plates

Directions
Heat the oil in a wok until hot and add the garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Combine the shrimp, avocado, and wasabi paste in a bowl and mix well. Serve the mixture over the spinach or romaine.