Description
Garlic Shrimp Avocado Crostini is a stunning appetizer that combines succulent garlic shrimp, creamy avocado, and crispy baguette for a delightful bite. Perfect for impressing guests at any gathering, this dish dazzles with vibrant colors and rich flavors. Easy to prepare yet sophisticated in taste, it’s bound to be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange baguette slices on the baking sheet and brush each lightly with olive oil. Toast for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant; then add shrimp and chili flakes. Cook until shrimp turn pink (about 3-4 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread mashed avocado on toasted baguette slices and top with garlic shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 160mg