Shrimp Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Name: Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado; 1 cup medium shrimp (tail-off); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup salsa; 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese; 1 lime (optional); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ripe avocado
1 cup medium shrimp (tail-off)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1 lime (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Add corn starch and dried spices (onion powder, chili powder, cayenne, garlic salt, paprika, and cumin) to a ziploc bag.
2
Toss shrimp in bag and shake until each shrimp is well coated with the mixture.
3
In a small frying pan, heat olive oil on medium high.
4
Add shrimp mixture and cook until shrimp are pink (tossing frequently).
5
Add sour cream and salsa and stir until well combined.
6
Turn heat down to medium-low and continue stirring and allow to cook for another 5 minutes.
7
Once shrimps are cooked, halve avocado and remove seed.
8
Spoon half of shrimp mixture into each half of the avocado.
9
Cover with 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese per avocado.
10
Transfer to foil-lined cookie sheet and broil in oven or toaster oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
11
Garnish with lime and fresh cilantro if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ripe avocado, 1 cup medium shrimp (tail-off), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon corn starch, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Stuffed Avocados falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Stuffed Avocados

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