Shrimp Avocado Delight
Serves 4 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder (or smoked paprika)
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
2 Tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional drizzle)
Directions
Season shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with garlic, chili powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
Cook shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and sauté 2 min per side until just pink. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; remove from heat.
Prep avocados: Arrange avocado halves on a platter, cavity facing up.
Assemble: Divide shrimp evenly among avocados, gently pressing into the wells. Drizzle a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream over each, if using.
Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with extra cilantro and a pinch of chili powder. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
Swap chili powder for cajun seasoning for a smoky kick.
Add diced mango or cherry tomatoes into the shrimp mix for freshness.
For creaminess, blend Greek yogurt with a little lime juice and garlic powder before drizzling.
Serves 4 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder (or smoked paprika)
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
2 Tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional drizzle)
Directions
Season shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with garlic, chili powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
Cook shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and sauté 2 min per side until just pink. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; remove from heat.
Prep avocados: Arrange avocado halves on a platter, cavity facing up.
Assemble: Divide shrimp evenly among avocados, gently pressing into the wells. Drizzle a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream over each, if using.
Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with extra cilantro and a pinch of chili powder. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
Swap chili powder for cajun seasoning for a smoky kick.
Add diced mango or cherry tomatoes into the shrimp mix for freshness.
For creaminess, blend Greek yogurt with a little lime juice and garlic powder before drizzling.
Shrimp Avocado Delight
Serves 4 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 lb (450 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder (or smoked paprika)
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
2 Tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional drizzle)
Directions
Season shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with garlic, chili powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
Cook shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and sauté 2 min per side until just pink. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; remove from heat.
Prep avocados: Arrange avocado halves on a platter, cavity facing up.
Assemble: Divide shrimp evenly among avocados, gently pressing into the wells. Drizzle a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream over each, if using.
Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with extra cilantro and a pinch of chili powder. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
Swap chili powder for cajun seasoning for a smoky kick.
Add diced mango or cherry tomatoes into the shrimp mix for freshness.
For creaminess, blend Greek yogurt with a little lime juice and garlic powder before drizzling.
