Avocado Ritz

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3

Savoury and refreshing Avocado Ritz recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

165

Sugar

Fat

12g

Avocado Ritz is a classic appetizer that originated in France in the 1920s. The dish consists of chilled diced avocado mixed with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper and topped with small cooked shrimp dressed in a tangy seafood sauce. It is served on a bed of iceberg lettuce leaves and garnished with chopped parsley. This simple yet refreshing dish is perfect for hot summer days or as a light starter for a dinner party. The healthy combination of avocado and shrimp makes for a nutritious and delicious treat.

Instructions

1.	Peel and remove the seed of the avocados.
2.	Dice the avocados into small squares and place them in a mixing bowl.
3.	Add lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to the mixing bowl, and mix well with chopped avocados.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix shrimp with seafood sauce.
5.	On a lettuce leaf, place cubed avocado mixture on top, then add 1-2 tablespoons of shrimp mixture.
6.	Repeat until all avocado mixture and shrimp mixture has been used up.
7.	Garnish with chopped parsley and serve chilled.

PROS

This avocado recipe is simple and quick to make, making it an ideal appetizer for a party or gathering.

The combination of avocado and shrimp provides a healthy source of protein, and the refreshing crunch of the iceberg lettuce balances the savouriness of the shrimp sauce.

CONS

This recipe calls for small shrimp, which may be harder to find than larger shrimp.

If you are watching your sodium intake, be mindful of the amount of seafood sauce you use, as it can be high in sodium depending on the brand.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit and is a great source of healthy fats and fibre. Shrimp provides a lean source of protein and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Cayenne pepper can promote healthy digestion and boost metabolism, while lemon juice is high in vitamin C and helps to detoxify the body.

	3 avocados , ripe
	12 ounces small shrimp , well drained
	seafood sauce , to taste
	1 small lemon , juice of
	salt , to taste
	cayenne pepper , totaste
	iceberg lettuce leaf
	chopped parsley ( to garnish )