Creole Shrimp Stuffed Avocados + A Cajun Waltz

With the warmer temperatures that we've been having, here in Cajun Country, a lighter fare is especially pleasing. Here is one of my favorite summer recipes that is just perfect for a poolside lunch or just whenever you're in the mood for something light. This divine shrimp salad nestled into an avocado half also fits nicely on a lunch buffet table and will really impress your guests. Garnish with spanish olives and a lemon wedge. Ca' cest bon, cher! Fab!
 

Note: I've had several inquiries about where to buy the Creole seasoning and liquid shrimp and crab boil, so I'm including a link at the bottom of the post.

Creole Shrimp Stuffed Avocados

3 lbs. fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbs.'s liquid shrimp and crab boil
or  4 to 6 tbs.'s Cajun seasoning
Juice of one lemon 
3 bay leaves

Fill a large pot with water, and add the liquid shrimp and crab boil, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and chill for one hour.

6 ripe avocados,  peeled and cut in half
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
1/2 cup green onions and tops, chopped

Dressing

1  cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tbs. Creole or Dijon mustard
1 tsp. yellow mustard
1 tsp. crushed garlic
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tbs. Tony's Creole or Cajun seasoning
Tabasco sauce to taste

Combine all ingredients in large bowl and chilled shrimp and mix well. Chill until ready to serve. Right before serving, place a large scoop of the shrimp salad on top of the avocado halves. Serve with a good loaf of French bread and a glass of wine. Bon Appetit!

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Of all the types of Cajun dancing, the Cajun waltz is perhaps my favorite. It is a romantic swaying of two people with a special etiquette of it's own. It is up to the woman, how close she chooses to get to her partner. This is determined at the onset of the waltz, by how far she extends her arm and body from her dance partner. This is, in turn, respected by the man. It is important to have a knowledgeable dance partner, as the woman dances backwards, and must depend on the man to steer her and avoid running into other couples. The Cajun Waltz is performed in a giant circle on the dance floor.