Shrimp Stuffed Avocado with Mango Salsa
A delightful dish featuring creamy avocado stuffed with savory shrimp and refreshing mango salsa, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Avocado Base
- 2 large large avocados Creamy and rich, these avocados provide the perfect base.
Shrimp Filling
- 12 pieces cooked shrimp Juicy and tender.
- 3-4 tbsp sweet chili sauce Brings a delightful zing.
Mango Salsa
- 1 piece fresh mango Adds refreshing sweetness.
- 1 piece red onion Finely chopped for flavor.
- 1 piece red chili Minced for heat.
- 1 piece lime Juice enhances freshness.
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Adds richness.
- to taste salt and black pepper Basic seasonings.
- to taste fresh coriander/cilantro Complements flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the cooked shrimp in sweet chili sauce for about 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, finely chopped red onion, and minced red chili. Squeeze in the juice of one lime, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out some flesh to mix into the salsa.
- Fold the chopped avocado into the mango salsa.
Assembly
- Fill each avocado half with the prepared mango salsa mixture.
- Arrange the marinated shrimp on top of the filled avocado halves.
- Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
For extra crunch, add toasted sesame seeds on top. To enhance flavor, grill the shrimp before marinating them. This dish can also be served as an appetizer or light main course, alongside a salad.