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Prawn cocktail stuffed avocados

Stuffed avocados with prawn cocktail is the perfect luscious appetizer or elegant starter for a dinner party and is a go-to for date nights in. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South African

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados halved and stone removed
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the prawn cocktail
  • 500 g/1 lb prawns/shrimp (shelled and deveined)
  • 2 pieces lemon rind
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • hot sauce to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Halve the avocados then remove the stones. Drizzle wit lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. 
  2. Bring a pot of water to a simmer then add the lemon rind, peppercorns and a tablespoon of salt. Fill a large bowl with water and ice. 
  3. Poach the prawns/shrimp in the simmering water until the prawns turn pink/opaque. Remove the prawns with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into the ice water to stop them from cooking further. 
  4. Drain the prawns well. 
  5. To make the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and hot sauce in a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. 
  6. Pour the sauce over the poached prawns/shrimp and mix well. 
  7. Spoon a generous amount of the prawn cocktail onto each avocado and sprinkle with chopped chives. 
  8. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 317mg (106%) Sodium 1295mg (54%) Potassium 658mg (19%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 317mg 106%
Sodium 1295mg 54%
Potassium 658mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

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