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 lb large shrimp, cooked, cooled and halved crosswise; 3 ripe plum tomatoes, diced; 2 limes, juice of; 3 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved and pitted (the dark kind of avocados); 1 cup ripe cantaloupe, cut into balls with a melon scooper; 1 cup honeydew melon, cut into balls; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb large shrimp, cooked, cooled and halved crosswise
3 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
2 limes, juice of
3 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved and pitted (the dark kind of avocados)
1 cup ripe cantaloupe, cut into balls with a melon scooper
1 cup honeydew melon, cut into balls
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
6 sprigs fresh cilantro (to garnish)

1
Toss the shrimp with the tomatoes in a large bowl.
2
Squeeze the lime juice in another bowl.
3
With a small melon baller, remove 6 balls from each avocado half and save the leftover shells of the avocado halves intact, to use for serving the salad.
4
Toss the lime juice into the avocado balls and then drain the juice into a bowl.
5
Rub the exposed avocado halves with the drained lime juice; discard extra lime juice.
6
Add both the cantaloupe and honeydew melon balls, and avocado balls to the shrimp and tomato mixture.
7
Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
8
Fold into the shrimp mixture.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Fill each avocado half evenly with the salad filling and cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
11
Just before serving, garnish with cilantro sprigs, 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large shrimp, cooked, cooled and halved crosswise, 3 ripe plum tomatoes, diced, 2 limes, juice of, 3 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved and pitted (the dark kind of avocados), 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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