20-Minute Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp Stuffed Avocados – Irresistible!
A quick and easy recipe for garlic butter shrimp stuffed avocados, made in an air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop out some avocado flesh to create a larger cavity for the shrimp.
- Fill each avocado half with the shrimp mixture.
- Place stuffed avocados in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use firm avocados to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg