Description
Baked Avocado Cups with Garlic Prawn Filling are a delicious fusion of creamy avocado and succulent garlic prawns, creating a dish that is both visually stunning and packed with flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these baked cups offer a delightful balance of textures and colors that are sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare, they make for a perfect appetizer or main course that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup large prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant, then add prawns and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice, chili flakes, and chopped herbs; cook for an additional minute.
- Halve the avocados carefully and scoop out a bit of flesh from each half.
- Fill each avocado half with the prawn mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 130mg