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Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

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The lime juice keeps the avocados from discoloring.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound cooked large shrimp, halved crosswise
3 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
Juice of 2 limes
3 ripe Haas avocados, halved and pitted
1 cup each ripe cantaloupe and honeydew balls
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus 6 sprigs for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Toss the shrimp with the tomatoes in a large bowl.

    Step 2

    2. Squeeze the lime juice in another bowl. With a small melon baller, remove 6 balls from each avocado half. Toss in the lime juice and drain. Rub the exposed avocado halves with lime juice. Set aside.

    Step 3

    3. Add the melon and avocado balls to the shrimp. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Fold into the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    4. Fill each avocado half evenly with the salad and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 400 calories
13g carbohydrates
20g protein
35g fat
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Other
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