Description
Delight your guests with these fresh and flavorful Shrimp Cucumber Avocado Bites! Crisp cucumber slices topped with creamy avocado and seasoned shrimp make for a light, elegant appetizer that’s both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a quick snack!
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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For the Avocado Spread:
- 1 large avocado
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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For Assembly:
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into rounds
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, garlic, and cilantro until evenly coated.
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Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, until opaque and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Make the Avocado Spread:
- Mash avocado in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in lime juice and salt, mixing well.
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Assemble the Bites:
- Arrange cucumber slices on a serving platter.
- Spread a small amount of avocado mixture onto each slice.
- Top with a cooked shrimp.
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Serve & Garnish:
- Optionally, sprinkle with extra cilantro or sesame seeds for garnish.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
