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Easy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
Easy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado, a delicious appetizer or main dish recipe, creamy mayo shrimp avocado combination.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 7 ounces small shrimp (cleaned fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1-2 pinches salt or to taste
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water cook the shrimp until tender approximately 2-3 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well (towel dry).
- In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise and ketchup.
- With a sharp knife cut the avocado lengthwise and remove pit, then carefully cut around the edges and slice to make cuts in the avocado to form small cubes, place in a medium bowl, add the cooled drained shrimp and the ketchup mixture and gently mix together, add a dash or two of salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into the empty avocado shells, top with the finely chopped parsley before serving. Serve with fresh Italian crusty bread or a salad. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Any leftover should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated, it will last up to two days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
467mg
(19%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7.1mg
(8%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.