Honey Sriracha Shrimp Avocados: A Flavor-Packed Delight!
Honey Sriracha Shrimp Avocados are a delicious low-carb dish featuring spicy shrimp stuffed into creamy avocado halves, perfect for a healthy appetizer or lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp spicy mayo or chipotle aioli
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until charred and juicy.
- Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out just a little to make a “well” for stuffing.
- Fill each avocado half with 2–3 shrimp.
- Drizzle spicy mayo or chipotle aioli over the top.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro and a pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level.
- For a creamier texture, add more spicy mayo or aioli.
- These can be served as an appetizer or a light lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half with shrimp
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg