FOR THE AVOCADO RANCH:
1 small avocado
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

FOR THE BLACKENED SEASONING
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
3 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or up to 1 teaspoon to make it really spicy!)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

FOR THE SHRIMP
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs. Marina del Rey Foods Wild Caught Argentine Red Shrimp, thawed according to package instructions
2-3 tablespoons blackened seasoning plus another pinch kosher salt*
Juice from half a lime, plus lime wedges for serving