Hot Shrimp Avocado Halves

Experience the perfect harmony of creamy avocado and zesty spice with Hot Shrimp Avocado Halves, an easy yet impressive dish that’s ideal for appetizers, light lunches, or even a quick dinner. Juicy, pan-seared shrimp are tossed with chili powder, garlic, and a hint of paprika before being blended into a velvety mash of ripe avocado, lime juice, and optional hot sauce for a fiery kick. This flavorful shrimp mixture is then elegantly spooned into hollowed-out avocado halves, creating an edible bowl of goodness. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this gluten-free and keto-friendly recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, making it a vibrant and satisfying choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cilantro (chopped for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Scoop out a small portion of the flesh from each half to create a slightly larger cavity for the shrimp mixture. Set the avocado halves aside and reserve the scooped-out flesh for later.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle them with chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

Step 4

Remove the shrimp from the heat and chop them into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mash the reserved avocado flesh with lime juice and hot sauce (if using). Mix in the chopped shrimp until well combined.

Step 6

Spoon the shrimp and avocado mixture into the hollowed-out avocado halves.

Step 7

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately. Optionally, drizzle with additional lime juice or hot sauce for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1399 grams (1399.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1772

Total Fat 75.90g	97%
Saturated Fat 12.00g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.10g
Cholesterol 1992mg	664%
Sodium 3302mg	144%
Total Carbohydrate 35.50g	13%
Dietary Fiber 21.90g	78%
Total Sugars 2.70g
Protein 251.50g	503%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 449mg	35%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 4189mg	89%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 54.9%

Carbs: 7.8%