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Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Bites

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

4 minutes

Serves:

20–22 bites (about 6–8 appetizer servings)

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

1 Serving = 270 calories, 21g protein, 9 carbs, 18g fat

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

  • 1 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

Avocado Spread

  • 1 avocado

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into 20–22 rounds

Preparation

1. Season the Shrimp

  1. Place shrimp in a mixing bowl and pat dry.

  2. Add garlic, cilantro, paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and 1 Tbsp olive oil.

  3. Toss to coat evenly.


2. Cook the Shrimp

  1. Heat a heavy pan over medium-high heat with the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil.

  2. Add shrimp in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

  3. Remove from heat and set aside.


3. Make the Avocado Spread

  1. In a small bowl, mash avocado with ¼ tsp salt and 1 Tbsp lime juice until smooth.


4. Assemble

  1. Spread avocado mixture over 20–22 cucumber slices.

  2. Top each with a cooked shrimp.

  3. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the assembled bites.

  4. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

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