Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Crostinis

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Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Crostinis

If you are looking for the perfect holiday appetizer, this is it: my Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Crostinis are the way to go for a quick, easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Keyword appetizer, avocado, easy, holiday appetizer, shrimp crostini, spicy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings Servings

Calories 172kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

12 Slices Sourdough Baguette
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
2 Avocados cubed
5 Cloves Garlic mashed or minced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
12 Large Shrimp thawed, peeled, and deveined
1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ Teaspoon Chili Powder
¼ Cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
1 Lemon juiced
1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and line your sourdough baguette slices evenly across it.
In a small bowl, add the olive oil and minced garlic and mix together. Take a small pastry brush and brush both sides of your baguette slices with the oil + garlic mixture.
Bake your baguette slices for 10-15 minutes, or until they reach your desired crispiness.
While the baguette slices are toasting in the oven, prepare your shrimp. Pour your peeled, de-veined, and thawed shrimp into a bowl and add-in the garlic, paprika, lemon juice, chili powder, and salt. Toss to combine.
Next, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil. When the oil is hot, carefully place each shrimp down into the pan, and cook evenly on both sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, sprinkle with a little chopped parsley, and set aside.
In another small bowl, mix together the avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and salt.
Once your baguette is done, top each slice with a dollop of avocado, a piece of shrimp, and another small dusting of parsley. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

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