Shrimp Appetizers with Avocado and Cucumber
This shrimp appetizer features delicious Cajun shrimp atop a creamy avocado on a crunchy slice of cucumber. These cucumber bites of shrimp are delicious!
Ingredients
Cajun Shrimp Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 kilo shrimp, peeled and deveined
To prepare the avocado:
- 1 English cucumber, cut into 22 episodes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more for a squeeze of ready-made appetizer
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 avocado
Instructions
How to make Cajun Shrimp:
- Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Add minced garlic, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir well until combined.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium/high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and fry for 2 minutes per side or until completely cooked through.
How to prepare and assemble an avocado:
- In a small bowl, mash 1 avocado, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until creamy. Divide the avocado mixture into 20-22 cucumber slices.
- Smear fresh lemon juice over shrimp and avocado and garnish with finely chopped cilantro. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.