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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers, Sides, Dips

    Healthy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

    June 20, 2020 By Monika Last Updated November 5, 2020 19 Comments

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    This delicious shrimp stuffed avocado is refreshing, creamy and easy to make.  Perfect as a healthy appetiser or light snack and ready in under 20 minutes.

    Close-up view of shrimp stuffed avocado halves.

    Shrimp stuffed avocado ingredients

    This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy avocado as well as shrimp.  I used some of the avocado to add into the filling and some to make a creamy sauce.  Adding the avocado into the sauce meant that I didn't need to use very much mayonnaise.  This in turn means that the sauce is pretty healthy while still being really creamy.  

    I added not only lime juice but also lime zest so this recipe is super refreshing.  Both avocado as well as shrimp pair incredibly well with lime. 

    The filling mixture also contains corn, red onion and jalapeno pepper. I used only 1 jalapeno but you can throw in another one for more heat.

    Top down view of stuffed avocado halves with limes in background.

    What shrimp to use

    If you are in North America use medium/large shrimp. If you are in the UK look for king prawns.  I am using cooked, ready to eat shrimp so to make the filling mixture all I need to do is combine it with the other ingredients. If you prefer, however, you can prepare the shrimp from raw by quickly frying it in a pan with a little oil for 2-3 minutes on each side (depending on the size of your shrimp).  Cool it before combining with the other ingredients.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.Start by cutting the avocados in half and removing the seeds. Place the flesh of ½ (half) avocado in a blender and dice 1 avocado.  Use the remaining 1.5 avocados in another recipe (perhaps mango avocado salsa?).

    In a large mixing bowl combine the diced avocado with the shrimp, corn, onion, jalapeno and lime zest. 

    Shrimp, diced avocado, corn, chopped red onion and herbs in mixing bowl.

    2. Next make the sauce. To the blender add the avocado half, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise and water.

    Avocado, herbs and mayonnaise in blender.

    3. Blend together until smooth. Season to taste and pour the sauce over the filling mixture.

    Creamy avocado sauce in blender.

    4. Stir the mixture gently until well combined. Adjust the seasoning if needed. 

    Creamy avocado and shrimp mixture in mixing bowl with spoon.

    5. Spoon the mixture into the 6 avocado shells.  Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper (if using) over the top and chill your shrimp stuffed avocado for 30 minutes before serving, if possible.

    Shrimp stuffed avocado halves with limes in background.

    Top tips and FAQs

    • Use medium/large shrimp or king prawns.
    • Zest the lime before juicing it.
    • You can prepare the filling ingredients up to 3 hours ahead (keep them refrigerated, covered). Stir in the sauce just before serving.
    • Chill for 30 minutes before serving if possible. Consume within 3 hours. Keep refrigerated, covered.
    • Not suitable for freezing.

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    If you make this shrimp stuffed avocado I'd love to know how it turned out for you.  Did you add other ingredients into the filling? Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

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    Close-up view of shrimp stuffed avocado halves.

    Healthy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

    This delicious shrimp stuffed avocado is refreshing, creamy and easy to make.  Perfect as a healthy appetiser or light snack.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: dairy free, gluten free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 139kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Small blender

    Ingredients

    • 7.05 ounces (200 g) medium/large shrimp or king prawns ready to eat
    • 3 medium avocados use flesh of 1½, see Instructions
    • ½ small red onion finely chopped
    • 6 tablespoons corn from a can
    • 1 jalapeno deseeded, finely chopped
    • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro/fresh coriander
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice plus zest of 1 lime
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • Sea salt and pepper to taste
    • Cayenne pepper for sprinkling on top optional

    Instructions

    • Start by cutting the avocados in half and removing the seeds. Place the flesh of ½ (half) avocado in a blender and dice 1 avocado.  Use the remaining 1.5 avocados in another recipe (perhaps mango avocado salsa?).
    • In a large mixing bowl combine the diced avocado with the shrimp, corn, onion, jalapeno and lime zest. 
    • To make the sauce blend together the avocado half, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, water and mayonnaise until smooth. Season to taste and pour over the filling ingredients.
    • Stir gently until well combined. Adjust the seasoning and spoon the mixture into the 6 avocado shells. Sprinkle a little cayenne (if using) over the top and chill your shrimp stuffed avocados for 30 minutes before serving if possible.

    Notes

    • Use medium/large shrimp or king prawns.
    • Zest the lime before juicing it.
    • You can prepare the filling ingredients up to 3 hours ahead (keep them refrigerated, covered). Stir in the sauce just before serving.
    • Chill for 30 minutes before serving if possible. Consume within 3 hours. Keep refrigerated, covered.
    • Not suitable for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Mae

      January 04, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      It sure would be nice if people who put out avocado recipes on the internet would say how many cups or the weight and not the number of avocadoes. The Hall avocado we grow in our backyard is easily 2-3 times the size of a Hass avocado. You put the number of grams of shrimp. Why not the avocado?

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      • Monika

        January 05, 2021 at 1:57 pm

        How very lucky to have avocados growing in your backyard! A whole medium avocado (using Hass) weighs about 150 g. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    2. Deirdre

      January 28, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love everything Mexican and Tex-Mex and had given up on stuffed avocados after becoming allergic to eggs, so this is a brilliant way for me to enjoy them again!

      Reply
      • Monika

        January 28, 2019 at 8:42 pm

        Glad you like it! Thanks! Must be hard to be allergic to eggs, they are in everything!

        Reply
    3. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery

      January 27, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      These are so pretty!! Elodie has a birthday party coming up and these would be perfect!

      Reply
      • Monika

        January 28, 2019 at 8:43 pm

        Thanks Midge, happy birthday Elodie!

        Reply
    4. Corina Blum

      January 24, 2019 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      These look so pretty! It's such a great idea to serve the filling in the avocado skins.

      Reply
      • Monika

        January 24, 2019 at 5:29 pm

        Thank you Corina!

        Reply
    5. Jenny Paulin

      January 23, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      this is a great sounding recipe, I would never think to stuff an avocado but they look so good! x

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      • Monika

        January 23, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Thank you Jenny! Avocado actually is great for stuffing, it's got the right shape for it:)

        Reply
    6. Mummy in a TuTu (@mummyinatutu)

      May 16, 2016 at 5:20 am

      Love love love avocado, and black beans, and mexican. you may have just become my new fave person!!
      #tastytuesday

      Reply
      • monidab@gmail.com

        May 16, 2016 at 6:45 am

        Thanks so much:)

        Reply
    7. Honest Mum

      May 11, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Wow, so vibrant and delicious!

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      • monidab@gmail.com

        May 11, 2016 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks Vicky, it was very delicious :O)

        Reply
    8. hijackedbytwins

      May 10, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      I love avocados and this dish sounds delicious. I love how you have added the salsa into the avocado, they would not only make a lovely lunch but would look great when entertaining. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

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      • monidab@gmail.com

        May 10, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks Kirsty, I had one of these for lunch yesterday and though it was light it was also surprisingly filling:O) Thanks for hosting this week!

        Reply
    9. Dragons And Fairy Dust

      May 10, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      Loving the idea of a filled avocado, bet it was really tasty

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      • monidab@gmail.com

        May 10, 2016 at 4:59 pm

        Thank you Alison, yes it was quite nice:O)

        Reply

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