Stuffed Grilled Avocados with Shrimp and Mango Salsa

Stuffed Grilled Avocados with Shrimp and Mango Salsa could be just the gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe you've been looking for. One serving contains 390 calories, 14g of protein, and 33g of fat. For $2.34 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. 44 people were impressed by this recipe. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. Head to the store and pick up avocados, mango, garlic powder, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by The Roasted Root. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 79%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Tunan and Mango Stuffed Avocados, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa, and Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

4 to 6 ripe but firm California Avocados halved, pits removed

1 fresno chili seeded and finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 cup fresh mango diced

2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil

avocado oil or olive oil for coating

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 pinch sea salt to taste

sea salt

Equipment:

grill

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Instructions Grill the Shrimp and Avocados: Preheat the grill (fire up the coals or turn on the grill) to a medium-high temperature. While the grill is preheating, add all ingredients for the shrimp to a sealable bag and shake well to combine. Coat the flesh side of the avocados with avocado oil or olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Place avocados on the grill cut-side down. Grill 2 minutes, flip, and grill another 2 minutes. Place grilled avocados on a plate and set aside. Place shrimp on the grill and cook until grill marks appear, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue grilling another minute or two, until shrimp are cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Make the Mango Salsa: Stir together all ingredients for the mango salsa in a bowl. Stuff the avocados: Stuff each avocado half with mango salsa and top with 2 or 3 grilled shrimp. Serve and enjoy! Note: you will have leftover shrimp, which you can place in a bowl and serve to guests who want more.

 

Step by step:

Grill the Shrimp and Avocados

1. Preheat the grill (fire up the coals or turn on the grill) to a medium-high temperature. While the grill is preheating, add all ingredients for the shrimp to a sealable bag and shake well to combine. Coat the flesh side of the avocados with avocado oil or olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

2. Place avocados on the grill cut-side down. Grill 2 minutes, flip, and grill another 2 minutes.

3. Place grilled avocados on a plate and set aside.

4. Place shrimp on the grill and cook until grill marks appear, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue grilling another minute or two, until shrimp are cooked through.

5. Transfer shrimp to a plate.


Make the Mango Salsa

1. Stir together all ingredients for the mango salsa in a bowl.


Stuff the avocados

1. Stuff each avocado half with mango salsa and top with 2 or 3 grilled shrimp.

2. Serve and enjoy! Note: you will have leftover shrimp, which you can place in a bowl and serve to guests who want more.


Nutrition Information:

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389k Calories
13g Protein
33g Total Fat
12g Carbs
19% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
389k
19%

Fat
33g
51%

  Saturated Fat
4g
29%

Carbohydrates
12g
4%

  Sugar
4g
4%

Cholesterol
142mg
48%

Sodium
720mg
31%

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Protein
13g
28%

Selenium
27µg
39%

Vitamin C
30mg
37%

Vitamin E
5mg
37%

Vitamin K
33µg
32%

Fiber
7g
29%

Folate
97µg
24%

Manganese
0.4mg
20%

Copper
0.37mg
19%

Potassium
601mg
17%

Phosphorus
170mg
17%

Vitamin B6
0.33mg
17%

Vitamin B5
1mg
15%

Magnesium
52mg
13%

Zinc
1mg
12%

Vitamin B3
2mg
12%

Iron
2mg
11%

Vitamin A
504IU
10%

Calcium
99mg
10%

Vitamin B2
0.16mg
9%

Vitamin B12
0.42µg
7%

Vitamin B1
0.08mg
6%

covered percent of daily need
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