Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites
Fresh cucumber rounds topped with creamy mashed avocado and seasoned shrimp create a light, elegant appetizer perfect for parties and healthy snacking.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder optional
- 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
- Slice the cucumber into ½-inch rounds and arrange on a plate.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but textured.
- Spoon or pipe the mashed avocado onto each cucumber slice.
- Top each cucumber slice with one cooked shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and sprinkle a little extra paprika if desired.
Notes
- Use grilled shrimp for enhanced smoky flavor.
- Pipe avocado with a star tip for an elegant presentation.
- Add a drizzle of hot honey or chili oil for a spicy twist.
- Serve chilled for optimal texture and freshness.