Description
Shrimp Stuffed Avocados are a quick, fresh, and creamy appetizer or light meal perfect for warm weather. This recipe combines ripe avocados with a tangy shrimp salad, enhanced by lime juice, garlic, and herbs, creating a delicious and healthy dish ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
Shrimp Mixture
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings
- Hot sauce
- Diced tomatoes
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Prepare the avocados: Halve and pit the ripe avocados carefully. If desired, use a spoon to scoop out a small amount from the center of each half to create more space for the shrimp filling.
- Stuff the avocados: Spoon the shrimp mixture generously into the hollowed centers of each avocado half. Make sure the filling is evenly distributed and piled slightly over the top for a generous portion.
- Add toppings and serve: Garnish the stuffed avocados with optional toppings like hot sauce, diced tomatoes, or extra cilantro. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and prevent the avocados from browning.
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp, either boiled, steamed, or grilled, to save time and ensure food safety.
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat if desired.
- To prevent avocado browning, serve immediately or squeeze extra lime juice on the flesh.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
