Shrimp cocktail is a crowd-pleasing finger food typically served as an appetizer. Shrimp Cocktail Stuffed Avocado is a light and refreshing recipe perfect for hot summer days and warm summer nights. Pair it with tortilla chips and a green salad for a quick and easy family meal. However, this shrimp cocktail is best served with a spoon!
Shrimp Cocktail Stuffed Avocado
Print recipe- 4 Servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 268
Nutrition
Serving Size
292g
Servings
4
Calories
268
Carbohydrates
11g
Total Fat
11g
Protein
30g
Sodium
385mg
Fiber
6g
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados, sliced in half lengthwise, pit removed
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shallot, minced
- 3 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp fresh ground horseradish
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- ground black pepper
Directions
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Step 1
In a medium size pot, bring water to boil. Add shrimp to the pot, cover and steam until shrimp are fully cooked and pink, about 2-3 minutes. Drain shrimp and allow to cool.
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Step 2
To make cocktail sauce, add ketchup, ground horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic paste to a small bowl and stir well to combine.
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Step 3
In a large bowl, combine cooled shrimp (cut in half if desired), cucumber, tomato, shallot, cilantro, cocktail sauce and ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly.
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Step 4
Fill the inside of each avocado half generously with a heaping scoop of the shrimp cocktail mixture. Serve chilled.