Description
Mediterranean-inspired shrimp stuffed avocados blend creamy textures with zesty flavors from coastal regions. Protein-packed ingredients and fresh herbs create an elegant meal you’ll savor with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 0.5 lb (226.8 g) cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp plain greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsps fresh cilantro, chopped
- optional: diced tomato
- optional: diced jalapeno
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a zesty, creamy base with layers of complex flavor.
- Seafood Integration: Fold chopped shrimp, red onion, and cilantro into the sauce, ensuring complete coating and harmonious blending of ingredients, then gently incorporate scooped avocado flesh to enhance creaminess and depth.
- Avocado Stuffing: Carefully fill avocado halves with the seasoned shrimp mixture, creating a visually appealing and textually rich culinary composition that balances marine and creamy elements.
- Final Presentation: Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, providing a bright citrus accent that elevates the overall sensory experience. Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and textural integrity of the stuffed avocados.
Notes
- Select Ripe Avocados: Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy, ensuring perfect texture and easy hollowing for stuffing.
- Prevent Shrimp Browning: Mix shrimp with lime juice immediately after chopping to prevent oxidation and maintain fresh, bright appearance.
- Balance Moisture Levels: Pat shrimp dry before mixing to avoid excess liquid that could make the stuffing soggy and compromise the avocado’s structural integrity.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap mayo with Greek yogurt or vegan alternatives for lighter, healthier versions; use gluten-free seasonings for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg