Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber

Name: Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 22 shrimp appetizers
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp; 2 garlic cloves; 1 Tbsp cilantro; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 avocado; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp lime juice; 1 English cucumber

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
22 shrimp appetizers
Calories
49 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber

Nolan Clark

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These shrimp appetizers have plump juicy cajun shrimp over creamy avocado on a crisp slice of cucumber. These shrimp cucumber bites are a delicious mouthful!

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Cajun Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 Tbsp cilantro finely chopped, plus more to garnish
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil divided

For the Avocado Spread:

1 avocado
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp lime juice plus more to squeeze over finished appetizers
1 English cucumber sliced into 22 rings

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How to Make Cajun Shrimp:

Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Add minced garlic, 1 Tbsp cilantro, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Stir well to combine.
Heat a large heavy pan over medium/high heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sauté 2 min per side or until cooked through.

How to Make Avocado Spread & Assemble:

In a small bowl, mash together 1 avocado, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp lime juice until creamy. Divide the avocado mix over 20-22 cucumber slices.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp avocado bites and garnish with more finely chopped cilantro. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

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Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbs 1g Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)