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Shrimp Cocktail in Avocado Halves with Tuna and Mango Salad

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 17
  • Servings 6
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Nothing’s more delicious and refreshing than shrimp cocktail. And if you add a creamy avocado flavor and a tuna and mango salad with lime, orange and cilantro vinaigrette, you will be able to please everyone with a magnificent dish on a summer afternoon spent outdoors!
by Martha Salas
Updated Sep 28, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp
  • 3 large avocados
  • 1 tablespoon yellow lemon juice (lime)
  • 1 can (12 oz) tuna in water
  • 2 diced tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons green pepper
  • 4 tablespoons red pepper
  • 6 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus a sprig for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Olive oil to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon yellow lemon zest, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large mango, ripe, but firm (cut into medium cubes)
  • Lettuce and scallions for garnish

Directions

  • 1
    Boil water in a medium pot. Add the washed shrimp, cover the pot and leave it in there for 2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, let rest for 5 minutes, take out and drain.
  • 2
    Cut the avocados in half without breaking the skin; remove the pit and sprinkle with a few lemon juice drops.
  • 3
    Open the can of tuna and drain all the water.
  • 4
    Once the tomatoes, peppers, onion and cilantro have been chopped, combine with the previously drained tuna.
  • 5
    Place all the liquids in a bowl: the honey, orange juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and, lastly, add the grated yellow lemon zest. Stir.
  • 6
    Add the vinaigrette to the tuna, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 7
    Fill the avocado halves with the tuna salad and top with the chunks of mango and a cilantro sprig.
  • 8
    Arrange the shrimp along the edge of the avocado in a decorative manner.
  • 9
    Serve the avocado immediately over a bed of a variety of lettuce. You can also add some scallion sprigs.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can grill large shrimp or prawns, instead of boiling it.
  • tip 2
    You may substitute pineapple for the mango, if you wish.
  • tip 3
    And if you want to add a spicy touch to it, you can sprinkle with chili powder or top with sliced jalapeño to taste.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

  • Nothing’s more delicious and refreshing than shrimp cocktail. And if you add a creamy avocado flavor and a tuna and mango salad with lime, orange and cilantro vinaigrette, you will be able to please everyone with a magnificent dish on a summer afternoon spent outdoors!
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