Stuffed Avocado with Garlic Shrimp

Welcome to Fit Kitchen – where we're sharing healthy, nutrient-dense recipes to compliment an active lifestyle, in-part with Sam Negrin, resident LEAF girl (@samnegrin).

Avocado-stuffed-anything is pretty much our jam (see here and here). This easy meal is full of healthy fats and protein--it's especially good post-workout. If you don't like shrimp, you can use chicken or any type of fish you like. Dish your favorite avocado-stuffed recipes in the comments below!

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 5-6 peeled & deveined shrimp
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt & pepper
• Freshly chopped cilantro
  

Instructions:

1. Halve 1 avocado and scrape the meat into a small bowl, leaving a thin layer.
2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-heat, add shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Pour the olive oil, garlic and shrimp into the bowl with the avocado. Season with salt, pepper and cilantro.
4. Pour back into avocado shells & ENJOY!

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