Description
Creamy, smooth avocado halves filled with zesty shrimp salad, offering a fresh, tangy bite with a perfect balance of spice and crunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small cooked shrimp (about 40–50 pieces) – pre-cooked, cleaned shrimp recommended for convenience
- 1 medium Roma tomato, diced into small cubes
- 1/3 of a medium English cucumber, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice for a zesty kick
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (or adjust to taste)
- Hot sauce, to taste (recommended: 2 tablespoons Cholula; try Huichol for a different flavor)
- 2 large or 3 medium avocados, halved, with about 50% of the flesh scooped out and mixed into the shrimp filling
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp
- If using pre-cooked shrimp, simply rinse and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of water to a boil, add the shrimp, and cook for about 1 minute or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry.
Step 2: Chop the Vegetables
- Dice the Roma tomato into small cubes.
- Finely dice 1/3 of a medium English cucumber for a refreshing crunch.
- Dice 1/3 cup of red onion finely to balance the flavors.
- Chop 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.
Step 3: Mix the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- Cooked shrimp
- Diced tomato
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Fresh lime juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Gently stir everything together to evenly distribute flavors.
Step 4: Prepare the Avocados
- Carefully halve the avocados and remove the pits.
- Scoop out about 50% of the flesh from each avocado half, leaving enough behind to maintain structure.
- Mash the scooped avocado and mix it into the shrimp filling for extra creaminess.
Step 5: Assemble & Serve
- Generously spoon the shrimp mixture into each hollowed avocado half.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and a drizzle of lime juice for an extra zesty flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Avocado Ripeness: Use ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape when stuffed.
- Shrimp Size: Small shrimp (40-50 count per pound) work best for even distribution in the filling.
- Custom Spice Levels: Adjust the hot sauce to your heat preference—more for a spicy kick, less for a mild taste.
- Serving Temperature: Best served chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor.
- Meal Prep: Keep shrimp filling separate until ready to serve to prevent avocados from browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (if using raw shrimp)
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 420mg
- Protein: 18g
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