Shrimp Cocktail in Avocado Bowls
Shrimp Cocktail in Avocado Bowls is a refreshing and elegant appetizer featuring chilled shrimp cocktail served inside creamy avocado halves. With zesty flavors and vibrant colors, this no-cook dish is perfect for summer meals, parties, or light starters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (1 avocado half per person)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/3 cup cocktail sauce (or mix of ketchup, horseradish, lime juice, and hot sauce)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
- Add cocktail sauce and lime juice. Stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop a bit of flesh if needed to make room.
- Spoon the shrimp cocktail mixture into each avocado half.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Prepare shrimp mixture ahead, but fill avocados just before serving to avoid browning.Toss avocado with lime juice to slow browning if prepping slightly in advance.Customize the heat by adding jalapeño or hot sauce.Use chopped small shrimp for easier scooping and eating.Leftover filling can be used in tacos, wraps, or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half with shrimp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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