Creamy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

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4.8

24 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    359 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Tender spicy grilled shrimp, diced avocado, tomato, and a cream mixture of mayo, sour cream and cilantro all stuffed into avocado skins. This nutritious flavor-packed filling meal is great for low-carb keto diets. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 pound Shrimp deveined and peeled, raw
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tsp olive oil or oil of choice
  • 2 avocado ripe
  • 1/2 cup tomato chopped of diced
  • 1/4 cup onion diced, optional

For the creamy dressing

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or replace with sour-cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp cilantro minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, or lime
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the shrimp and taco seasoning in a small bowl or zip-seal bag. Heat a medium pan over medium. Add the oil and shrimp and cook -2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from pan, cool for 1-2 minutes and chop. 
  2. Cut the avocados in half. Score the avocado first in the skin, and then scoop out the avocado cubes with a large spoon into a large mixing bowl; Set the skins aside. Add the cooked chopped shrimp and diced tomatoes the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk all the incidents for the dressing and pour onto the shrimp and avocado mixture. Fill the avocado skins with the mixture and serve immediately. 

Notes

  • If using frozen shrimp, run under cold water for 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp begin to soften. Drain and dry completely with a paper towel.
  • If using cooked shrimp, simply skip step one and combine the cooked shrimp with the avocado and dressing. 
  • For a low-calorie option, replace the mayo or/and the sour cream with greek yogurt. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 603mg (25%) Potassium 612mg (13%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 467IU (9%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 603mg 25%
Potassium 612mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 467IU 9%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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