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

Garlic Shrimp and avocado crostini

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 min | Serves: 6 people

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.