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Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 22 shrimp appetizers
Calories: 49 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
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.
Cup of Yum
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.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22shrimp appetizers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.