Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado

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Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado is a refreshing and elegant dish where a creamy shrimp salad is nestled inside the hollow of a ripe avocado half. It typically features cooked, chilled shrimp mixed with ingredients like mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, lemon juice, and fresh herbs such as dill or parsley. While its origins are tied to modern American and Californian cuisine, it draws on the classic combination of seafood and avocado popular in coastal and Latin American regions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in healthy fats from the avocado and provides a good amount of protein from the shrimp, with very low carbohydrates. It is an excellent source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, omega-3s, vitamin K, folate, and selenium. A typical serving (one stuffed avocado half) ranges from 300 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	9 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	7 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	320 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin K	14 mcg
Folate	70 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Selenium	12 mcg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg

Per 1 stuffed avocado half (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a modern, health-conscious fusion of the classic shrimp cocktail and the avocado toast trend, often served as a light lunch or appetizer. Nutritionally, the avocado acts as a natural, edible bowl and its fats help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the other ingredients, making it a uniquely synergiotic meal.