Description
Creamy California Shrimp Stuffed Avocados blend fresh seafood with rich avocado goodness for a delightful coastal-inspired meal. Zesty cilantro and lime elevate this quick, elegant dish that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 0.5 pound (½ lb) cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish and Optional Add-ins:
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: diced tomato
- Optional: diced jalapeno
Instructions
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking together creamy mayo, tangy Greek yogurt, bright lime juice, aromatic garlic powder, warming paprika, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Incorporate freshly chopped shrimp, finely diced red onion, and fragrant cilantro into the sauce, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the vibrant mixture.
- Carefully hollow out ripe avocado halves, reserving the scooped flesh to blend into the seafood mixture, which enhances the overall creaminess and flavor complexity.
- Delicately fill each avocado cavity with the seasoned shrimp mixture, creating a luscious and colorful presentation that balances textures and tastes.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with additional sprigs of cilantro and a wedge of lime, offering a fresh citrus accent that brightens the entire composition.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and textural integrity of the stuffed avocados, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is properly cooked and cooled before mixing to prevent bacterial growth and maintain optimal texture.
- Dice red onion finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent overwhelming raw onion taste in the dish.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure to prevent mushy or overripe filling.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg