Mexican Seafood Filled Avocados Aquacates Con Mariscos
Dive into the vibrant flavors of coastal Mexico with this recipe for Mexican Seafood Filled Avocados, or *Aguacates con Mariscos*. Perfectly ripe avocados are transformed into decadent vessels for a zesty seafood medley of tender shrimp, sweet lump crabmeat, and fresh vegetables. Tossed in a tangy lime juice and olive oil dressing, the filling bursts with bright flavors from red onion, juicy Roma tomatoes, cilantro, and a hint of heat from jalapeño. This elegant dish is quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, and makes an ideal appetizer or light meal. Serve these seafood-stuffed avocados with crisp tortilla chips for a satisfying crunch, and you’ve got a show-stopping dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole avocados
- 250 grams raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200 grams lump crabmeat
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium Roma tomato, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 150 grams tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and allow to cool completely before chopping into small, bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, lump crabmeat, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño.
3. Add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the seafood mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
4. Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits carefully. Use a spoon to gently scoop out a small amount of the avocado flesh from each half to create a slightly larger cavity for the filling. Reserve the scooped-out avocado and dice it into small pieces.
5. Fold the diced avocado into the seafood mixture for added creaminess and flavor.
6. Spoon generous portions of the seafood mixture into each avocado half, slightly mounding the filling on top.
7. Arrange the stuffed avocados on a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side if you like.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 910 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1219 mg | 26% | |
*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.
