Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers
Total Time
20 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(212)
Ingredients
22 shrimp appetizers
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 garlic 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
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Chef’s notes
The homemade cajun spice sears on to the shrimp giving it an amazing spicy kick. If you prefer a milder appetizer, you can easily cut the paprika and cayenne in half.
The lime juice makes the avocado spread taste like guacamole. Don’t skip the cilantro and generous squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished shrimp avocado appetizers – it adds amazing fresh flavor.
This is a healthy appetizer with only 49 calories per bite! It is friendly for nearly every diet; gluten free, keto/low carb, grain free, and paleo.