This healthy shrimp stuffed avocado recipe is a great low-carb snack, appetizer, or light lunch. It combines fresh shrimp with creamy avocado, lime juice, and herbs for a flavorful dish.
1: Bring a medium salted pot of water to a boil.
2: Add the shrimp in and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
3: Prepare a bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes to cool the shrimp when they're done.
4: Scoop out most of the avocado flesh into a medium bowl.
5: Mash in the lime juice, cilantro, chives, and paprika.
6: Once the shrimp are done, immediately drain them then dunk them into the ice bath.
7: Let them cool for a couple of minutes and then drain and dry them with a piece of paper towel.
8: Roughly chop the shrimp and add them in with the avocado mixture.
9: Season with salt & pepper as needed.
10: Divide the mixture between the 4 avocado halves and serve immediately.
