Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber
Try our Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber for a fresh and delicious bite. Perfect for gatherings! Ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 garlic cloves minced finely
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice plus extra for garnish
- 1 English cucumber sliced into 22 rings
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Add the minced garlic, 1 Tbsp of cilantro, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp of salt, black pepper, and 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Mix well until shrimp is evenly coated.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are fully cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado with 1/4 tsp of salt and 1 Tbsp of lime juice until smooth and creamy. Spread the avocado mixture over the 22 cucumber slices.
- Top each avocado-covered cucumber slice with a cooked shrimp. Squeeze additional lime juice over the shrimp appetizers and garnish with more finely chopped cilantro. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.