Avocado and Shrimp Crostini

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Avocado and shrimp crostini are the perfect appetizer. The tender shrimp and creamy avocado go well with a splash of lime juice and cilantro. It is fresh and delicious.

If you love shrimp and avocado toast, these crostini are for you! They are perfect for dinner parties, as a light lunch, and more.

We are huge fans of crostini. There is just something about a little two bite appetizer that make it extra tasty.

Start with sliced baguette and add fun toppings. Ham and cheese crostini are always a huge hit with our family.

So it seemed past time to make some different flavor combinations. I wanted to do something tasty with shrimp, another one of our favorite foods.

I thought I could tie in some of those southwestern flavors with lime, cilantro, chili powder and avocado.  Then I piled it all up on some garlic toast bites and passed it around.

No surprisingly my husband and son love them. Of course, I do too.

We love how fresh these taste. We enjoy them so much, we frequently make a meal of them during warm weather.

Go ahead and make a batch to see for yourself. We hope you like them as much as we do!

More Great Seafood Recipes

If you love shrimp, try making Cajun shrimp dip. It has a bit of heat, plenty of creamy goodness and that seafood sweetness.

Cajun crab chowder is another great way to get a little spice in your life. Or make creamy clam chowder for something a bit more mild.

Check out my full collection of fish and seafood recipes for more inspiration.

Avocado and Shrimp Bruschetta

Carlee

Delicious shrimp, creamy avocado, lime, cilantro and a hint of chili powder piled atop some delicious garlic bread. It is a one of a kind bruschetta appetizer that reminds me of our trip to the Houston shore.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizers & Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

• Zyliss Comfort Utility Knives
• Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pans and Cover, 13 by 18 Inch

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Baguette sliced in about half inch slices
• 3 Tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 pound shrimp cooked and peeled
• 2 Tablespoon lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 4 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
• ½ teaspoon chili powder or to taste
• 2 avocados diced
• salt and pepper

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the baguette slices out on a cookie sheet. Stir together garlic and butter and brush over baguette slices. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the lime juice, chili powder and olive oil. Cut the avocado into small cubes and toss in lime juice mixture.
• Roughly chop the shrimp. Stir shrimp and cilantro in with the avocado and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon over garlic bread toasts and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 548mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

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