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melts.) Arrange one fourth to one third of the onion over the cheese. Cover with anoth-
er slice of bread and press together firmly. Repeat with the remaining bread, cheese and
onion.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Fry 1 sandwich at a time,
gently but firmly pressing down with a spatula or heavy pan. Cook until well browned,
about 6 minutes on the first side, about 4 on the second. Repeat with the remaining sand-
wiches, adding more butter as necessary.
Neatly trim the edges of the cooked sandwiches with a serrated knife, then cut each sand-
wich into crosswise strips about 3/a inch thick. Serve hot.
Sweet Onion, Avocado and Shrimp Salad
Sweet onions have become a bit of a cliche, but they certainly have their charms
when used right. This is one dish where they work well. By giving the onions a
quick soak but otherwise not cooking them, you moderate their already mild bite
while still preserving every bit of their crispness.
6 SERVINGS
Cut the onion lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter lengthwise into halves or
thirds. Cut each of these sections in half crosswise. Place the onion pieces in a bowl of
cold water to soak for at least 10 minutes.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and with a spoon scoop out the flesh in one
piece. Cut the flesh into pieces roughly the same size as the onions.
