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Shrimp Guacamole Bites
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
6
minutes
minutes
Total Time
16
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
bites
Calories
120
Delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring shrimp, guacamole, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
12
large
shrimp
(peeled and deveined)
1
tbsp
olive oil
1/2
tsp
smoked paprika
1/2
tsp
garlic powder
1/4
tsp
ground cumin
1/4
tsp
salt
1/4
tsp
black pepper
1
avocado
(ripe)
1
tbsp
lime juice
1
tbsp
fresh cilantro
(chopped)
1/4
tsp
salt
(for guacamole)
12
small
tortilla chips or crackers
diced tomatoes
(optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Cook the shrimp in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt to make the guacamole.
Lay out the tortilla chips or crackers on a serving platter.
Top each chip with a dollop of guacamole.
Place one cooked shrimp on top of the guacamole on each chip.
Optional: Garnish each bite with diced tomatoes for added color and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, serve immediately to keep the chips or crackers crisp. You can substitute crackers for tortilla chips if desired.
Calories:
120
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican-inspired
Keyword:
bites, guacamole, shrimp