Shrimp and Cucumber Stuffed Avocados

Serves 4
Time 15 min
Shrimp and Cucumber Stuffed Avocados

This no-cook recipe takes a shortcut by using precooked baby shrimp. Fresh mint and cilantro make this a refreshing meal for warm summer days.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free

Ingredients

    Citrus Dressing
    1/4 cuporange juice
    1/4 cuplime juice
    1 teaspoonlime zest
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 teaspoonsugar
    Salad
    1 cupfrozen precooked baby shrimp (about 6 ounces)
    3 tablespoonschopped fresh mint, more for garnish
    1/4 cupchopped fresh cilantro, more for garnish
    2 ouncesqueso fresco or mild feta cheese, crumbled, more for garnish
    1/2 mediumcucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
    1 mediumtomato, diced
    2avocados
    4 cupsshredded romaine

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Method

To make the dressing, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, zest, pepper, salt and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.


To make the salad, thaw shrimp and drain off any excess liquid. 


In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with mint, cilantro, cheese, cucumber and tomatoes. 


Halve avocados and discard pits.


With a table knife, gently score flesh of avocado without splitting the shell. 


Scoop out avocado and add to shrimp salad, reserving avocado shells. 


Pour half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. 


In another bowl, toss romaine with remaining dressing. 


To serve, divide lettuce among plates. 


Set avocado shells on greens and fill with shrimp salad. 


Garnish with additional cheese, mint and cilantro leaves and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

220

Total Fat

13g

Saturated Fat

2.5g

Cholesterol

14mg

Sodium

430mg

Total Carbohydrate

16g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

14g

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