Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Garlic Shrimp is always a favorite hors d’oeuvres.  This bite size version is perfect for any entertaining venue.
Enjoy!

🍷 Wine pairing: A nice Chardonnay pairs well with this hors d’oeuvre

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Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

 

Servings: 6 people

Author: Moody’s Foodie

Ingredients

• 12 large peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• 12 baguette slices about ½” thick
• 6 T olive oil divided
• 2-3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 avocado
• 1 t garlic powder
• Juice of ½ lime
• ¾ t smoked paprika
• ½ t cumin
• Salt
• Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the broiler
2. In a medium bowl add 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin salt and pepper. Add and coat the shrimp. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mash the avocado mixing with the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
4. Mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the garlic powder and brush each side of baguette slices with the mix.
5. Transfer the shrimp and remaining oil and mix to a large skillet and cook until the shrimp are pink, turning once or twice, about 5 minutes.
6. Broil crostini until brown, turn, brown other side
7. Spread mashed avocado on each crostini and place shrimp on top. Serve immediately.