Fresh Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers
Fresh Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers are a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and delicate shrimp, perfect for gatherings or as a light snack.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound Fresh Shrimp, peeled and deveined Use large shrimp for best texture.
Produce
- 1 medium Avocado Should yield about 1 cup when mashed.
- 1 large Cucumber Preferably an English cucumber.
- 1 medium Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed from one lemon.
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for sautéing.
Seasoning
- 1 pinch Salt To taste.
- 1 pinch Pepper Freshly cracked, to taste.
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Cilantro or Parsley), chopped For garnish.
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink, then flip and add minced garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado and mix in lemon juice.
- Slice cucumber into rounds and arrange on a platter.
- Chop cooled shrimp and fold into the avocado mixture.
- Spoon the shrimp and avocado mixture onto cucumber slices.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.