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Creamy Shrimp and Avocado Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms – A Keto-Friendly Nigerian Brunch Delight

Discover this mouthwatering keto-friendly brunch recipe that combines succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and tender portobello mushrooms for a delightful Nigerian-inspired experience. Enjoy the cinematic sensory journey with every bite while satisfying your nutritional needs.

🕒 Prep - 15 mins, Cook - 20 mins, Total - 35 mins
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Nigerian-Inspired Keto Recipe

Allergens

Shellfish (shrimp)

Ingredients

  • 1. 6 large Portobello mushroom caps, gills removed 2. 2 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined 3. 2 ripe avocados, diced 4. 1/2 cup mayonnaise 5. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 6. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 7. Salt and black pepper to taste 8. 1 tablespoon olive oil 9. Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the mushroom caps' stems and gently press down on the cap to flatten it slightly. Brush off any dirt, if necessary.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, mayonnaise, avocado, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among the mushroom caps, pressing gently to ensure it stays in place.
  5. Drizzle each stuffed mushroom with olive oil and season with a pinch of smoked paprika.
  6. Place the mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 20 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through and mushrooms are tender.
  7. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve the perfect texture in your avocado-shrimp mixture, mash half of the avocado and dice the other half. This creates a creamy base with some chunkier elements to balance the texture.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe draws inspiration from Nigerian cuisine, incorporating flavors like smoked paprika and cumin while adapting it for a keto-friendly brunch dish.