Avocat Aux Crevettes Senegaliaises (Avocado Stuffed W-Shrimp

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Avocat Aux Crevettes Senegaliaises - A Savory Starter Full Of Flavor
in Appetizer

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large avocados , peeled ( or 3 small )
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons plain yogurt ( or sour cream )
1 head lettuce , shredded
4 cups cooked chickpeas or 4 cups black-eyed peas
2 large tomatoes , sliced
8 tablespoons chopped Spanish onions
4 eggs , hard boiled and peeled
24 large shrimp , cooked
pimiento
parsley or watercress

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
480
Sugar
5g
Fat
25g
Avocado Stuffed W-Shrimp is a Senegalese seafood salad delight that combines the flavors of fresh, juicy avocado and tender cooked shrimp in an unbeatable starter dish. The dish blends a creamy and savory combination of chopped hard-boiled eggs, red onions, and chopped pimientos over a bed of garden-fresh greens. This African seafood delight is a bumper package of nutrients and flavor that is not only healthy and super filling, but the star of any social gathering. It is the perfect dish for people who are looking for something different from other regular starters.

Instructions

1.Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Brush the lemon juice over the inside of the avocado and set aside.
2.In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt or sour cream with the remaining lemon juice and set aside.
3.Layer the shredded lettuce, chickpeas or black-eyed peas, and sliced tomatoes in a large serving dish.
4.Drizzle the yogurt or sour cream mixture over the top and garnish with Spanish onions, chopped eggs, and cooked shrimp.
5.Sprinkle with finely chopped pimiento and watercress or parsley and serve.

PROS

Avocado Stuffed W-Shrimp is a nutrient-packed recipe that is full of rich flavors.

The freshness of the avocados balances the savory cooked shrimp, and the mixed beans provide a delicious texture.

The dish can be made quickly and is perfect for any occasion from a family dinner, party, or even sports day.

CONS

This recipe can be high in fat, particularly if using sour cream instead of yogurt.
However, the dish can be adapted by using a smaller portion of cream or sour cream for anyone looking to lower their fat intake.

Shrimp is high in cholesterol making it unsuitable for those on a strict low cholesterol diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Avocado is high in monounsaturated fats, which helps to reduce bad cholesterol, making it beneficial for heart health.
The recipe also includes black-eyed peas which are rich in protein and muscle building amino acids while also providing a source of dietary fiber that is important for digestion.
The shrimp is an excellent source of protein and omega-3s which promote healthy cardiovascular function.

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