Avocado with Watercress Shrimp Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and elegant Avocado with Watercress Shrimp Appetizer. This recipe combines creamy, nutrient-rich avocados with the peppery bite of fresh watercress and perfectly seasoned, sautéed shrimp for a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Juicy cherry tomatoes and a hint of garlic-infused olive oil lend fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors, while a touch of lemon juice brightens the entire dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and impressive starter is ideal for entertaining or as a light, refreshing snack. Garnished with fresh parsley for the perfect finishing touch, these stuffed avocado halves are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 250 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 100 grams watercress
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, optional garnish)
Instructions
Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create a slightly larger cavity for the filling and drizzle the exposed avocado with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside the removed avocado flesh for later use.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mash the reserved avocado flesh with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, season with a pinch of salt, and mix well.
Fill each avocado half with a dollop of the mashed avocado and tomato mixture, then top with a handful of watercress leaves.
Place the cooked shrimp evenly onto each stuffed avocado half, arranging them decoratively on top of the watercress.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1767 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
