Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber
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!
Foto: Natasha's Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 g arlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 Tbsp cilantro (finely chopped, plus more to garnish)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp lime juice (plus more to squeeze over finished appetizers)
- 1 English Cucumber (sliced into 22 rings)
Steps
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| large shrimp | 1 lb | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 2 g | - | - |
| cilantro | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| paprika | 1 tsp | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 200 |
| cayenne pepper | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| sea salt | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| avocado | 1 | - | - |
| salt | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| lime juice | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| English Cucumber | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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