Creamy Shrimp and Avocado Stack with Lime Recipe
This creamy shrimp and avocado stack with lime combines tender cooked shrimp, zesty lime, and smooth avocado cream cheese for a fresh and elegant appetizer perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Halal
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Mixture
- 6 oz cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ small cucumber (finely diced)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- Salt (to taste)
For the Avocado Cream
- ½ ripe avocado
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
Garnish
- Extra cooked shrimp
- Fresh chives (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp mixture: Cut the cooked shrimp into small bite-size pieces and transfer to a bowl. Add the mayonnaise, red onion, diced cucumber, lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Mix gently until well combined. Set aside.
- Make the avocado cream: In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, cream cheese, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Assemble the stack: Place a 6-inch ring mold on a serving plate. Spoon the shrimp mixture into the mold, pressing lightly to create an even layer. Avoid adding excess liquid released from the cucumber.
- Add the avocado layer: Spread the avocado cream evenly over the shrimp layer and smooth the top.
- Remove the mold and garnish: Carefully remove the ring mold. Garnish with extra shrimp and chopped chives if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Avoid adding excess liquid released from the cucumber when pressing the shrimp mixture into the mold.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate if needed.
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