Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Ripe avocado halves stuffed with chili-spiced shrimp, herbs, and tomatoes.
Servings: 2
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
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2.7mg