Best 7 Avocados Stuffed With Shrimp And Crab Salad Recipes

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When it comes to creating a truly unforgettable appetizer or light meal, nothing beats the combination of creamy avocados, succulent shrimp, and delicate crab. Stuffed avocados are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Whether you are hosting a party or simply looking for a satisfying and healthy snack, our carefully curated selection of recipes will provide you with the perfect avocado stuffing inspiration. From classic shrimp and crab salads to creative variations featuring spicy sauces, zesty herbs, and exotic ingredients, you're sure to find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves your guests craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP SALAD-STUFFED AVOCADOS



Shrimp Salad-Stuffed Avocados image

This is one of my husband's favorites, even though it's pretty enough to serve at a ladies luncheon. When I needed a quick main-dish salad for my book club, I just tripled the recipe and got raves! Try it with imitation crabmeat, too. -Suzanne VanAlstyne, Petoskey, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Spoon into avocado halves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB-STUFFED AVOCADOS



Crab-Stuffed Avocados image

An avocado half makes the perfect vessel for this fresh, herb-flecked crab salad. With each spoonful, the rich avocado is the perfect foil to the sweet crabmeat and spicy horseradish dressing.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 2 lemons
¼ cup prepared horseradish
2 tsp. chopped fresh chives
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1½ tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat
4 avocados, halved and pitted
Baby greens for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish, chives, mustard, vinegar, cayenne, salt and pepper. Just before serving, gently fold the Louisiana crabmeat into the mayonnaise mixture, being careful to not break up the lumps. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the crab mixture into the avocados and scatter greens on top to serve.

CRAB-STUFFED AVOCADOS



Crab-Stuffed Avocados image

We enjoy having this creamy and crunchy salad out on our deck on summer evenings. And it goes together in minutes flat! -Gail VanGundy, Parker, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 medium ripe avocado, halved and pitted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Spoon onto avocado halves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CURRY SHRIMP SALAD STUFFED AVOCADOS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Curry Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocados Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Pattywak

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mild, medium or hot curry powder
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
Salt, to taste
1/2 pound salad shrimp, cooked
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 medium ripe avocados
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, curry powder, cilantro and salt in a medium bowl to combine. Mix in the shrimp, celery, bell pepper and green onion. Cut each avocado in half lengthwise; remove the pits. Trim a little from the bottom of each avocado so that they sit straight. Set a half avocado on each of 4 plates; brush with the lime juice. Divide and mound the shrimp mixture on top of the avocados and serve. Looking for something different? Divide and stuff the shrimp salad into four ripe papaya halves, seeds removed. Or, make shrimp and crab stuffed avocados by replacing half the shrimp with fresh crabmeat.

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This salad has shrimp combined with avocado and a Louis-style dressing.

Provided by Inga

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cooked salad shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
salt to taste
2 avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Bibb lettuce leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
sliced pimento peppers, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the shrimp, chives, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and chili sauce. Season with salt.
  • Mound the shrimp mixture into avocado halves, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place avocado halves on Bibb lettuce leaves that have been dusted with paprika. Garnish with strips of pimento to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 267.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SHRIMP SALAD-STUFFED AVOCADOS RECIPE



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This is FANTASTIC recipe! My husband and I had made this a few times with both shrimp and crab. It' s easy, quick and delicious.

Provided by Nadia Melkowits

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb deveined peeled cooked medium shrimp, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients.
  • Spoon into avocado halves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 541.4, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10.3

AVOCADO STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT MAISON, OR COLD CRAB SALAD



Avocado Stuffed With Crabmeat Maison, or Cold Crab Salad image

I made this recently when our supper club decided to brunch instead of supper; everyone loved it. The recipe comes from a cookbook from one of the oldest and most loved New Orleans fine dining restaurants (Galatoire's); it would be perfect for any brunch or luncheon. It calls for iceberg lettuce, which I usually hate, but they insist on using it b/c the dressing works better, so I did. Also, use very good crabmeat. I am not including the dressing recipe in the ingredients/directions b/c it makes more than you need for this salad, but I am writing it out here b/c it is simple and necessary (and you will want to drizzle it on the finished salad): Creole Mustard Vinaigrette 1/3 c red wine vinegar, 1/2 c creole mustard, 2/3 c vegetable oil, salt and pepper to taste, whisk together in small bowl.

Provided by larchie

Categories     Crab

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon creole mustard (or 1 tablespoon any coarse grainy brown mustard)
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup nonpareil capers, drained
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, curly, fresh, chopped
salt
white pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat
4 avocados, ripe and soft
creole mustard vinaigrette (see above)
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into large ribbons
2 large tomatoes, fresh and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Crabmeat Maison:.
  • Combine egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice in mixing bowl, and whisk together (until well combined); whisk in oil slowly until emulsified (this might work better in food processor, but I did by hand).
  • Fold in capers, parsley, and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Shortly before serving, gently fold in crabmeat, taking care not to break any of the lumps; set aside.
  • Stuffed Avocado Salad:.
  • Slice the avocados lengthwise, and remove the pits. Peel and set the 8 halves aside.
  • Create a bed of lettuce on 8 chilled plates. Nest the avocado halves in the center of the lettuce covered plates.
  • Evenly divide the Crabmeat Maison into the cavities of the avocados, forming little mounds.
  • Add a wedge of the tomato to each plate, and drizzle with the Creole Mustard Vinaigrette.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe avocados: Look for avocados that are deep green or black in color, and slightly soft when gently squeezed. Avoid avocados that are too hard or have blemishes.
  • Handle avocados with care: Avocados can bruise easily, so handle them carefully when cutting and preparing them.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you to make clean, even cuts in the avocados.
  • Remove the avocado pit safely: To remove the avocado pit safely, cut the avocado in half lengthwise and twist the two halves in opposite directions. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the pit.
  • Season the avocado filling to taste: The avocado filling can be seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and citrus juices. Experiment with different flavors to find your favorite combination.
  • Chill the avocados before serving: Chilling the avocados before serving will help to firm them up and make them easier to handle.

Conclusion:

Avocados stuffed with shrimp and crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The combination of creamy avocado, succulent seafood, and tangy dressing makes this dish a hit with everyone. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this dish at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.

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