Serves 4 to 6
Stuffed Grilled Avocados
- Prep Time 10 Minutes
- Cooking Time 25 Minutes
- Method Direct
Ingredients
- For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 450g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- For the Grilled Avocados:
- 4 to 6 ripe but firm avocados, halved, pits removed
- avocado oil or olive oil, for coating
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Mango Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced
- 1 fresno chili, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tbsps red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch of sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Grill the Shrimp and Avocados:
- Preheat the braai (fire up the coals or turn on the gas) to a medium-high temperature. While the braai is preheating, add all ingredients for the shrimp to a sealable bag and shake well to combine. Coat the flesh side of the avocados with avocado oil or olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place avocados on the Braai cut-side down. Braai 2 minutes, flip, and braai another 2 minutes. Place braaied avocados on a plate and set aside.
- Place shrimp on the braai and cook until grill marks appear, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue bracing another minute or two, until shrimp are cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Make the Mango Salsa:
- Stir together all ingredients for the mango salsa in a bowl.
- Stuff the avocados:
- Stuff each avocado half with mango salsa and top with 2 or 3 braid shrimp. Serve and enjoy!
- Note: you will have leftover shrimp, which you can place in a bowl and serve to guests who want more.
- Credits: Recipe adapted from The Roasted Root
- Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
- Braai Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Serves: 4 to 6
- Skill Level: Medium
- Cooking Method: Direct
- Braai Temperature: 80 - 90°C
