About this time last year I found myself unexpectedly in New Orleans. I’d never been, in fact it was never on the top of my to-do list, and yet suddenly I had an entire week to live like a local right off the French Quarter. Charmed doesn’t begin to describe how I feel about that city. It’s enchanting, mysterious and full of unexpected surprises…it is intoxicating, even if you choose not to walk around cross eyed with a 5 foot frozen hurricane.
Where there are too many highlights to list – a favorite moment, and one that I would repeat twice on my visit, was escaping the thick humid air and sitting at the bar of the Napoleon House over a cold Pimms Cup…and a crisp shrimp Remoulade salad. 
It’s impossible to try and replicate that experience back home, so I was inspired to re-create the experience with a playful Los Angeles twist… infusing bold Korean flavors with some french ideas… and you best believe there’s kimchi involved.
The Negroni cocktail has exploded over this past year becoming an eye-roll worthy trendy drink. I’ve been enjoying this cocktail for years and you can’t turn me away from it’s bitter bite. A favorite variation is the “White Negroni”, which swaps out Campari with a French bitter aperitif, Suze. It’s a surprisingly refreshing update and perfectly paired to cut down on the heat of the Remoulade Cups. Get perfectly matching recipe here.
PrintAvocados Filled with Shrimp and Korean-Style Remoulade
- Yield: 4 boats 1x
Description
A refreshing appetizer worthy of a much needed happy hour. Refreshing avocado boats are filled with shrimp and a spicy remoulade.
Ingredients
- 4 Large avocados
- 1/4 cup shredded radicchio
- ½ cup cooked bay shrimps
- 1/4 cup flat parsley
Remoulade
- 6 tablespoons pickled mustard seeds
- 3 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Gochujiang Hot Pepper Paste (or sambal oelek)
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise (or veganaise)
- 1/3 cup kimchi cucumbers, diced
Instructions
Remoulade
- Combine all ingredients and set aside
Filled Avocados
- Sauce can be prepared in advance.
- To quick pickle mustard seeds, cover seeds in rice vinegar for at least 20 minutes and then drain. Cut avocado in a 1/3 split to create a deep shell cup. Mix diced avocado, shrimp, radicchio and parsley in a bowl and toss in remoulade sauce.
- Stuff mixture into avocado shell and top with additional parsley.
- Category: Appetizer
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of shrimp should I use for the filling?
Use fresh, medium-sized shrimp for the best texture and flavor in the filling.
How do I incorporate the kimchi into the remoulade?
Finely chop the kimchi and mix it into the remoulade sauce, adjusting the amount to your taste preference for spice.
Can I substitute the Korean-style remoulade with another sauce?
While the Korean-style remoulade adds a unique flavor, you can substitute it with a traditional remoulade or a spicy mayo if desired.
Kimchi Cucumbers were purchased at a local Korean Market in the deli section – if you would like to make your own, simply go about the traditional kimchi methods, replacing Napa cabbage with cucumber. There are a bunch of recipes online – have fun with it!
Ingredients list diced kimchi cucumbers but there’s no mention in the instructions.
Hi there, they should be mixed in with the remoulade before combining with the other ingredients and serving in the avocado shell. Happy cooking!