Shrimp Avocado Delight

🕒 Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 5–7 minutes

• Total: 20 minutes

🍽 Servings

• 2 large servings or 4 small portions

🛒 Ingredients (Everything Listed)

Shrimp

• 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

Avocado Mix

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 2 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice

• 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped

• 1 small tomato, diced (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ tsp chili flakes or jalapeño (for heat)

• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or light mayo (for creamier version)

👩‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp dry

2. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika & garlic powder

3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat

4. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink

5. Remove from heat and cool slightly

2️⃣ Prepare Avocado Mixture

1. In a bowl, add diced avocado

2. Add lime juice (prevents browning)

3. Add onion, tomato, herbs

4. Season lightly with salt & pepper

5. Gently toss

3️⃣ Combine

• Add cooked shrimp to avocado mixture

• Toss gently to keep avocado chunky

🍽 Serving Ideas

• Serve chilled or room temperature

• Spoon into lettuce cups

• Serve over mixed greens

• Stuff into avocado shells or cucumber boats

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving – large)

• Calories: 320–350

• Protein: 30g

• Healthy fats: 18g

• Carbs: 10g

• Keto-friendly | Gluten-free

🧮 Weight Watchers Points (Estimated)

• Shrimp: 0 points

• Avocado (1 avocado per serving): 5 points

• Olive oil (½ tbsp per serving): 2 points

👉 Total: 6–7 WW points per serving

🔽 Lower Points Option (4–5 pts):

• Use 1 avocado total

• Skip olive oil (use cooking spray)