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Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Ripe avocado halves stuffed with chili-spiced shrimp, herbs, and tomatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large ripe avocado halved and pit removed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 7 ounces of peeled and deveined small or medium shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with chili powder and salt to taste, then add them to the pan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 3 minutes, or until shrimp and pink and opaque.
- Pour the lime juice over the shrimp, toss to coat.
- Season the avocado halves with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into each avocado half. Sprinkle with tomatoes and cilantro and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
250mg
(83%)
Sodium
787mg
(33%)
Potassium
610mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
18.2mg
(20%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 250mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.