Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Avocados are stuffed with a creamy shrimp filling and sprinkled with cheese before being baked for a warm, melted cheese finish. These baked shrimp stuffed avocados are ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe avocados, sliced in half length-wise and pits removed
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, roughly chopped into small pieces
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup mashed avocado, you can scoop some flesh from the center of your avocado halves
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add shrimp, mayonnaise, avocado, garlic powder and lemon juice. Mix together until thoroughly combined. Add black pepper to season to taste.
- Scoop shrimp stuffing into your avocado halves. Add shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the shrimp filling is warm. Garinish with paprika and parsley before serving.
Serving: 1stuffed avocado half, Calories: 197kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.3g, Protein: 10.1g, Fat: 15.7g, Saturated Fat: 2.9g, Sodium: 110.6mg, Fiber: 4.7g, Sugar: 0.3g, NET CARBS: 2
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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