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A bright orange dish with avocados stuffed with shrimp and vegetables, with a matching serving spoon, on an orange and white linoleum surface

Avocado Shimp Boats With Turmeric Aioli

Christine Tizzard's leftover-saving recipe for avocado 'boats' stuffed with grilled shrimp and veggies – or whatever you have on hand.
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Ingredients

Turmeric Aioli

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • ½ clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh finely chopped turmeric or 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • salt
  • pepper

Avocado Shrimp Boats

  • 1 cup chopped grilled shrimp
  • 1 cup chopped grilled or roasted veggies
  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomato
  • zest and juice of half a lime
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 just-ripe avocados cut in half and pit removed
  • 4 leaves lettuce

Optional Garnishes

  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, basil or parsley
  • 2 tbsp seeds or chopped nuts

Instructions
 

Turmeric Aioli

  • In a medium-size bowl, combine all of the ingredients.

Avocado Boats

  • In a medium-size bowl, combine the shrimp, veggies, tomato, lime zest and juice and oil. Then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Take each avocado half, and with your fingers carefully peel off the skin. Avocados that are just ripe will still be a little stiff and not too soft, so this will be easy. If your avocado is fully ripe and possibly a little on the mushy side, you can simply scoop out the avocado half with a large spoon or ice cream scoop.
  • Portion the stuffing on top of each avocado boat (it may be overflowing) and place each boat on a lettuce leaf. Garnish, if desired.
  • Serve with the Turmeric Aioli or drizzle with your favourite salad dressing or a few dashes of hot sauce.

Notes

Avocados, like apples and pears, are subject to oxidation and browning. If you are preparing these items ahead of time, place them in a large bowl of water with the juice of a lemon or lime. The citric acid will help prevent browning. Also when storing these items in your fridge, create an airtight seal directly on their surfaces.