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!
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Servings: 22shrimp appetizers
Calories: 49
Prep Time: 15 minutesmins
Cook Time: 5 minutesmins
Total Time: 20 minutesmins
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cajun Shrimp:
1lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
2garlic cloves, finely minced
1Tbspcilantro, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
1Tbsplime juice, plus more to squeeze over finished appetizers
1English 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.
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 Facts
Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber
Amount per Serving
Calories
49
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Cholesterol
51
mg
17
%
Sodium
240
mg
10
%
Potassium
83
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
95
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
2.4
mg
3
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.