Shrimp and Peppadew Piquante Peppers Stuffed Avocados

If you have never had Peppadew peppers you are in for a treat. They are crunchy little jarred sweet red peppers with a small amount of heat jarred in a sweetened vinegar. Oh my! These are delicious. Try this easy recipe as an appetizer or a light lunch for a delicious treat! The smooth and creamy avocado and the crunchy hot sweet peppers are made for each other! Fantastic on a hot day! Remember that there is not a substitute for Peppadews that I am aware of so please use only those. You can get more info on them at peppadewusa.com, where I found this amazing gem of a recipe! Oh and do not discard the liquid in the peppadew jar! It can be used as a flavored vinegar! Hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  avocados
•  lemon juice
• 6  ounces cream cheese, room temperature (or mascarpone cheese)
• 8  peppadew peppers, drained and chopped
• 4 1⁄4 ounces shrimp, smoked (can of smoked shrimp)
•  salt and pepper, to taste if desired (I like course ground garlic sea salt on this)

• Garnish

•  Peppadew pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit.
2. Rub the avocado meat with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
3. Mix cheese, chopped peppers and smoked shrimp together and spoon mixture into the avocado halves.
4. Garnish with additional sliced or chopped Peppadew Peppers, if desired.
5. Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve.