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Cold Shrimp Stuffed Avocados ---------------------------- 3 large avocados juice of 1 lemon 1 pound cooked shelled shrimp (reserve 6 whole shrimp), coarsely chopped 1 hot chili pepper, peeled if fresh, seeded, washed and chopped fine 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped 2 dozen pitted green or black olives, chopped mayonnaise pepper 3 Tbsp minced fresh coriander leaves or parsley Cut avocados in half lengthwise, pit, and scoop out the flesh. Put the flesh into a bowl, then sprinkle the shells with a little lemon juice to prevent darkening. Mash the avocado flesh with a fork. Add the shrimp, hot pepper, egg and olives and mix well. Add enough mayonnaise, beginning with 1/3 cup, to bind the ingredients together. Pepper to taste. Stuff the avocado shells with this mixture. Top each with one of the reserved shrimp and sprinkle with coriander. 6 servings. From: Nika Hazelton's Way with Vegetables |