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Shrimp stuffed avocados for a healthy low carb lunch.
Servings: 4

Shrimp Stuffed Avocados (Avocado Shrimp Boats)

These Shrimp Stuffed Avocados are an easy, healthy meal made with tangy cilantro lime shrimp and creamy avocado.  Ready in 10 minutes, these avocado shrimp boats are high in protein, low in carbs, and make a quick lunch or light dinner.
Prep: 7 minutes
Cook: 3 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
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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!

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 161mg, Sodium: 824mg, Potassium: 665mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 583IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 186mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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