Description
Delicious Garlic Shrimp Crostini with Avocado combines crispy baked baguette slices topped with a creamy avocado spread and flavorful sautéed shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for entertaining or a light meal, offering a delightful blend of textures and bold flavors in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Baguette and Topping
- 10-12 pieces Baguette slices (about ½” thick)
- 6 tbsp Olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
Avocado Spread
- 1 fruit Avocado (ripe, mashed)
- ½ lime Lime juice (juice of)
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Shrimp Mixture
- 12 pieces Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (cut into slivers)
- ¾ tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baguette: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the baguette into 10-12 pieces, each about ½ inch thick, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Season and Bake Crostini: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Brush this mixture generously on both sides of each baguette slice. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crostini are golden and crispy.
- Make Avocado Spread: While the crostini bakes, mash the ripe avocado in a bowl. Add the juice of half a lime, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let the flavors blend while the crostini finish baking.
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the garlic slivers and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture on each baked crostini. Top each slice with one cooked shrimp, arranging them attractively for serving.
- Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp crostini immediately to enjoy the delightful combination of creamy avocado, crispy bread, and flavorful shrimp.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for the creamiest spread.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of chili flakes to the shrimp seasoning.
- Baguette slices can be toasted under a broiler if you prefer quicker toasting.
- Make sure not to overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Leftover avocado spread can be refrigerated but may brown slightly; add lime juice to help prevent discoloration.
