Avocado stuffed with Shrimp (Aguacates Rellenos de Camarones)

This avocado 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
(Serves 6)

3 ripe avocados
24 shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup finely chopped 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

Directions

1. Bring 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. In a medium bowl, place the shrimp, onion, salsa rosada, cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.

3. Cut the avocados lengthwise and remove the pit, drizzle with the lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. Place the lettuce in a serving plate and place the avocados on top. Fill each avocado with the shrimp mixture.

5. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

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2. Potato, Avocado and Shrimp Salad
3. COLOMBIAN SHRIMP CEVICHE (CEVICHE DE CAMARONES)
4. FRIED GREEN PLANTAIN WITH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO

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