Avocado Stuffed with Shrimp Recipe (Aguacates Rellenos de Camarones)

This Avocado Sttuffed with Shrimp dish is very easy to prepare and is ideal to serve as a delicious snack at any time of the day. Aguacates Rellenos de Camarones are a popular appetizer in Colombia and other parts of South America.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 ripe avocados
• 24 shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• Juice of 2 limes
• 3/4 cup salsa rosada
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper
• Lettuce for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add the shrimp, cover and turn the heat off. Leave the shrimp in the water for 5 minutes and drain.
2. 2In a medium bowl, place the shrimp, onion, salsa rosada, cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. 3Cut the avocados lengthwise and remove the pit, drizzle with the lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. 4Place the lettuce in a serving plate and place the avocados on top. Fill each avocado with the shrimp mixture.
5. 5Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.