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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 359 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp deveined and peeled
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 tsp olive oil or oil of choice
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup tomato chopped of diced
- 1/4 cup onion diced, optional
For the creamy dressing
- 1/4 cup mayo or replace with sour-cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp cilantro minced
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
(17%)
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
% 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.