This is a recipe for delicious food all year round, it’s called Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocado with Cheese, a little different from the recipe for baked shrimp stuffed avocado with Bread Crumbs. We use avocado which will later become an ingredient to fill with thick shrimp, which is sprinkled with cheese. Then once everything is assembled, and baked, the cheese will melt warmly. This recipe for grilled shrimp avocado with melted cheese is ready in just 30 minutes.
Easy Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocado with Cheese
So this recipe is suitable to try when avocado season, right now the avocado harvest is here so we can happily try this recipe several times until we get maximum results.
I feel lucky with the location where I live because I can get lots of avocados easily. So with moderate means, I can make various food recipes using avocado. Avocados are a fresh source that are often found in California and other areas along the equator.
The recipe for baked shrimp stuffed with avocado and cheese that we made is very complete and tastes better than the original recipe. Could you not believe it, you have to try it? We use herbs and spices, the shrimp filling tastes very similar to seafood filling, rich in flavor, and delicious. Avocado makes a great ingredient to combine with the filling, it adds a great texture.
After preparing the avocado and filling ingredients, then I sprinkled it with cheese and baked it, it melted so it tasted very delicious. Several slices of avocado are grilled without using cheese and did you know it turns out the taste is very delicious and extraordinary? Just like a shrimp stuffed avocado salad, you can serve it grilled or cold.
The recipe for stuffed avocado with cheese will be a delicious appetizer when you are relaxing or entertaining yourself. Next time, if you are craving avocado, try serving it with this recipe, you will find a more perfect taste than avocado. This baked shrimp stuffed avocado will satisfy your avocado craving.
Ingredients
- Prepare 3 large avocados, slice them lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
- 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
- Mashed avocado is worth 1/4 cup, you can take it from the middle of the avocado before you slice it.
- Ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Smoked paprika
- Finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp
Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350F, and line your large baking sheet with foil, or parchment paper.
Step 2:
In a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, shrimp, avocado, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Mix everything until well combined, and add black pepper to taste according to taste.
Then, put the shrimp in slices or slices of avocado, and add grated cheese on top.
Step 3:
Bake the avocado with shrimp added for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts or after the filling feels warm. Garnish on top with parsley and paprika, ready to serve.
FAQs for Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
1. What are Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocados?
This is a delicious dish with avocado sliced or halved and then stuffed inside with shrimp, mashed avocado, and cheese. Then, bake until warm or until the cheese melts.
2. How do I prepare the shrimp for this recipe?
The way to prepare shrimp is to clean it, peel it, and remove the shell and any dirt on the inside. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, and peppers, and cook by grilling, until the shrimp are red, you can also add lemon juice and other spices for additional flavor according to your wishes.
3. Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, of course, before cooking it you have to thaw it until it cooks quickly and there is no excess liquid. The way to thaw it is to soak it for a few minutes in cold water.
4. What kind of avocados are best for Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocado?
Use perfectly ripe avocados, but the avocado must still be firm so it is easy and good to grill. If it’s too soft, your avocado will be difficult to grill. If it is undercooked, it is not suitable because it will taste bitter.
5. How long should I bake the stuffed avocados?
You only need to bake it for 10 minutes in the oven at 350F. Always monitor when grilling to avoid overcooking or burning.
6. Can I prepare this dish in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the shrimp and mashed avocado filling first and store it in the refrigerator for future use. But it is best if you use fresh avocado so that the color is still fresh and looks appetizing green.
7. How do I store leftovers?
You can store leftover Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocado in the refrigerator after placing it in an airtight container. It’s best to only keep it for a few days. This is best eaten within two days of storage in the refrigerator. If you want it to last longer, then store it in the freezer, but this will change the taste a little.
8. What can I serve with Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocado?
You can serve it or enjoy it with many dishes. Please enjoy it with rice, fresh salad, crusty bread, or with quinoa. This is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
9. Are there any variations to this recipe?
Of course, there are many variations, you can try different types of cheese. For example, use mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar cheese, as long as the cheese can melt, you can use it. Please also add onions and tomatoes, you can also add various toppings such as lime juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
10. Can I make this recipe with other seafood instead of shrimp?
Yes, you can use many other seafood such as crab, or even chicken. Additional ingredients from nuts such as tofu. Before cooking, make sure you have seasoned the ingredients properly.
Conclusion: Baked Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
This is a delicious and nutrient-rich food made from halved avocado and added shrimp and mashed avocado to it after removing the seeds.
Top it with grated cheddar cheese which makes it melt when baked. You can prepare it quickly, it only takes 30 minutes to prepare it.
Ingredients
- Prepare 3 large avocados, slice them lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
- Mashed avocado is worth 1/4 cup, you can take it from the middle of the avocado before you slice it.
- Ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Smoked paprika
- Finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F, line your large baking sheet with foil, or with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, shrimp, avocado, garlic powder, lemon juice. Mix everything until well combined, add black pepper to taste according to taste.
- Then, put the shrimp in slices or slices of avocado, add grated cheese on top.
- Bake the avocado with shrimp added for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts or after the filling feels warm. Garnish on top with parsley and paprika, ready to serve.
