Palta Reina (Queen Avocado)

Ingredients

Cilantro

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

to taste

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed

Mayonnaise

3 tablespoons

Cooked shrimp

1 cup, peeled and deveined

Avocado

2 large, ripe

Instructions

1. Begin by cutting the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully removing the pits.
2. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the flesh of the avocados, leaving a thin layer inside the shell to keep its shape.
3. In a bowl, add the scooped avocado flesh, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
4. Mash the ingredients together until the mixture is well combined but still retains some texture.
5. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as per your preference.
6. Spoon the shrimp mixture back into the hollowed-out avocado shells, filling them generously.
7. Garnish each stuffed avocado with a sprinkling of paprika and finely chopped cilantro.
8. Chill the stuffed avocados in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
9. Serve the Palta Reina chilled and enjoy this refreshing, creamy delight straight from Chilean cuisine!