Fried Stuffed Avocado con Queso
2 medium to large avocados, cut in half, peeled and seed removed
12 medium shrimp
Queso dip (see recipe below)
1 package Louisiana brand Shrimp Batter Mix
cooking oil
Preheat electric fryer to 400 degrees.
Peel and devein shrimp, place on microwaveable plate. Microwave for 1.5 minutes or until barely cooked through, no more. Place avocados hollow side up, add one teaspoon of Queso to cavity, place three cooked shrimp in each avocado. Mix batter according to package and completely coat each stuffed avocado. Place in fryer and cook for 3 minutes.
Place on serving dish and drizzle top lightly with queso.
Serve with pico de gallo and remaining queso and chips.
Queso Dip
1 Tbsp butter
1 Serrano pepper finely chopped
4 Tbsp of chopped cilantro
cup thinly sliced bell pepper
cup thinly sliced onion
pound white American cheese cubes
Melt butter in frying pan over low heat. Saute vegetables until clear. Pour into glass bowl add cheese and 1/4 cup of milk. Microwave until cheese is melted.