Description
Shrimp Avocado Crostini combines crispy toasted baguette slices with a creamy avocado spread and juicy sautéed shrimp, creating a quick and flavorful appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing bread)
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing shrimp)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Avocado Spread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices until golden and crisp.
- Toast Bread: Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and lightly brush each slice with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the bread turns golden and crisp.
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink and are opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare Avocado Spread: In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados and mix in the lime juice along with salt and pepper to taste, creating a creamy and tangy spread.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread the avocado mixture evenly on each toasted slice of baguette. Top each slice with the sautéed shrimp and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use slightly underripe avocados for better texture in the spread.
- You can substitute fresh lime juice with lemon juice if desired.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the shrimp while cooking.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to avoid toughness.
- This recipe works well as a party appetizer or light snack.
