Description
These Shrimp Stuffed Avocados are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. Creamy avocado halves are filled with a flavorful mixture of shrimp, mayo, lime juice, and spices, creating a refreshing and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado:
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
Shrimp Mixture:
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional diced jalapeño for heat
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Mix well until fully combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Scoop out a small portion of the avocado flesh to create more room for filling, and gently dice and mix it into the shrimp mixture if desired.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture generously into each avocado half.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or light lunch.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing summer dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Light Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half with filling
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
