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Melty Avocado + Shrimp Boats

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp peeled, chopped
  • 1 fresh lemon or lime juiced
  • 2 ripe but firm avocados peeled and halved
  • 1/4 cup homemade mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsps fresh cilantro chopped and divided
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup pepper jack or cheddar cheese freshly shredded and divided
  • fresh lemon or lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
  • Prepare the boats by cutting the avocados in half and removing the pit.
  • Using a spoon, scoop out some flesh to create a larger spot for your filling.
  • Rub a slice of lemon (or brush with fresh lemon juice) on the surface to prevent the avocado from browning.
  • Place the boats in a baking dish and set them aside. Keep the remaining avocado flesh to add to the filling.
  • In a large bowl, add the avocado flesh together with your fresh lemon or lime juice and mash it together with a fork. Add in the homemade mayonnaise, half of the fresh cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, sea salt, and pepper to taste, half of the cheese, and all of your chopped shrimp.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Divide your shrimp mixture equally between each of the avocado boats and then top with the remaining cheese. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining fresh cilantro and serve immediately with fresh lemon or lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!