Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocados (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 ripe avocados.
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined.
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2 lemons.
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4-5 sprigs fresh parsley.
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4-5 sprigs fresh dill.
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4 garlic cloves.
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1/2 cup mayonnaise.
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3 tablespoons sour cream.
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1/3 cup celery, diced.
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1/3 cup cucumber, diced.
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1/4 cup red onion, diced.
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2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced.
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1/2 teaspoon sugar.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Chili powder optional.
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring water to boil with lemon, garlic, herbs and salt. Add cleaned shrimp and cook 1-3 minutes until pink. Remove and cool.
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Dice cooled shrimp. Mix with mayo, sour cream, celery, cucumber, onion, chives, lemon zest, juice, sugar and seasonings.
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Halve and pit avocados. Remove flesh carefully keeping shape. Slice bottom to help stand. Rub with lemon and season.
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Fill each avocado half with about 1/3 cup shrimp salad. Optional: sprinkle with chili powder.
# Notes:
01 -
Cut avocados just before serving to prevent browning.
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Leftover avocados can be used for guacamole.