Let’s have a Friday quickie! Here is a nice little recipe that you can prepare in a flash. Great for a weekend BBQ as an appetizer. Never thought I would be grilling an avocado and it was quite a revelation. The Grilled Avocado Stuffed with Salsa will be a guaranteed hit!
I found this recipe when preparing my menu for my dad’s birthday. Everything was to be made on the barbecue, even the salad…but except the dessert lol. This appetizer was a big hit with everyone.
Although you can use a prepared salsa it is much better to make a quick one on your own. I just cut up some tomatoes, a slice of jalapeno, shallots, garlic, a touch of sugar and salt, olive oil and some lemon juice. I was out of cilantro but I chopped a Kaffir Lime leaf to put in the salsa. And freshly chopped shiso leaves to finish for decoration.
Grilled Avocado Stuffed with Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 limes
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- kosher salt
- cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. With a finger cover the cut portion with a bit of olive oil. Squeeze half a lime over the avocados. If you are preparing them ahead of time place the avocados side down on the plate and refrigerate.
- Over a medium heat grill the avocados for 3-5 minutes, until you have a grill line.
- Spoon the avocados with some salsa, sprinkle sprinkle with the salt and cilantro (optional).
- Serve with lime wedges.
Thish is fun and delicious idea! I would love to scoop up avocado and salsa combo in a big spoon. 😀
I love avocado toast and I’m certain I would love these too!
Grilling avocados is also a great way too tiptoe around slightly underripe fruit. You have a better chance of “tenderizing” them, if you will. 🙂 Great summer recipe!
Happy Birthday to your Dad! Having never grilled avocados before, I’m quite intrigued here. It sure looks delicious!
This is such a great recipe…yes, I never thought in grilling avocado…looks fantastic Evelyne.
Thanks for the recipe…hope you are having a great week 😀
I posted a recipe for stuffed avocado on the blog today! I love this dish,Evelyne! Looks delicious!
This looks so fresh and beautiful- a great idea for summer.
Grilled avocados ? What a fantastic idea. I can perfectly imagine the wonderful flavor and aroma.
Love this creative summer recipe with a twist.
I’d love this. Never thought about grilling an avocado before, I’d probably smush it on the grill and make a huge mess though. 🙁
I love the idea of grilling avocado! Very summery recipe!
what a fantastic idea to grill avocados and stuff them with a scrumptious filling….this dish is sure winner and makes one exotic,lovely starter,thanks:-)
Never tried grilling avocados! I must say they look fantastic with that salsa in the middle…
ela h.
Simple and Lovely. As always your recipes inspire me to be more creative.
I’ve never tried a grilled avocado but now I’m wishing I had picked some up at the markets yesterday!
I have never had a GRILLED avocado. This looks very beautiful and would be a hit in our house too.
yummy i love avocados but in my country difficult to find.
I have never tried grilling avocados but I am going to put it on my to try list.
I stuffed avocados today, too! But would love to try a grilled one!!! Lovely dish!
Love the idea of a grilled and stuffed avocado. Fun, colourful, quick and delicious…ticks all the boxes for me.
This looks beautiful Evelyn! We just adore the flavor of the grilled avocados 🙂