Description
Just whipped up these Shrimp Stuffed Avocados and they’re a hit! Perfect balance of zesty and creamy.
Ingredients
1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 English cucumber, finely diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1 Roma tomato, finely diced
1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 extra-large avocados or 3 average-sized avocados, halved and pitted
Instructions
Cook the Shrimp: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Filling: Mix the chopped shrimp, cilantro, cucumber, red onion, tomato, hot sauce, lime juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
Prepare the Avocado Halves: Slice avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop out about 50% of the flesh. Add the flesh to the shrimp mixture.
Mix: Gently incorporate the avocado into the shrimp mixture. Adjust seasoning as desired.
Stuff the Avocado Halves: Fill each avocado half generously with the shrimp mixture.
Serve: Place stuffed avocados on a platter. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedge if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal