Garlic Shrimp Crostini: A Delicious Avocado Twist for Parties
Delight your guests with these flavorful garlic shrimp crostini topped with creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink.
- Toast baguette slices until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix mashed avocado with lime juice and cilantro.
- Spread avocado mixture on toasted baguette slices and top with garlic shrimp.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the shrimp.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostinis
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg