Shrimp-Stuffed Avocado Appetizer Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (240 g) raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• squeezed juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• smoked salmon, for garnish
• dash of smoked paprika
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and cooked through. Drain, using a colander, then set aside.

Scoop out most of avocado flesh and transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, chives, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Divide avocado mixture between 4 avocado halves. Top with cooked shrimp, avocado slices, and smoked salmon.

Serve immediately. Enjoy!