Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Simple, easy and insanely delicious, this recipe for Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini makes a great appetizer, snack or meal for busy nights.

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All opinions expressed are my own. #KeepItSimple with #SimplyAvocado

Who would’ve thought a simple crostini could be so mouthwatering and easy! Ready in under 20-minutes, it makes you the ultimate “chef” in the kitchen. This recipe for Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini is eye-catching and mouthwatering, making a perfect centerpiece, appetizer or have as the main course complete with a salad.

I am always on the lookout for recipes that combine foods my family loves and incorporates them into one dish. This time it was shrimp and avocado spread. If the recipe is easy to prepare and I can make it under 30 minutes, I consider it a huge success. And this recipe for Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini is a huge success, and my family loved it. 

I had these waiting for them after school one day, and I didn’t think to say anything about saving some for my husband. Shortly after he got home from work, I noticed there was only one crostini left, so I assumed my husband had devoured most of them. When I asked if he loved them, he said he hadn’t even tried them yet. Oops… the kids had only saved one for their dad, which he immediately ate.

This Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini recipe was inspired by the mere fact that my kids’ recent favorite snack is Simply Avocado Dip & Spread with chips, crackers, pretzels or veggies after school. They can just grab it from the fridge and eat. It makes me happy knowing they are getting a snack that fuels their body that’s not full of sugar or carbs.

We just recently discovered Simply Avocado, a new line of pure, wholesome avocado dips and spreads by the makers of Wholly Guacamole, that’s made with real, hand-scooped Hass avocados and just four ingredients or less. We love Wholly Guacamole, so I knew their new line would be quality. And I was right. Simply Avocado tastes freshly made and not full of preservatives or seasoning, allowing the dip & spread to speak for itself.

What’s great about Simply Avocado is it’s always ripe and ready to eat with a plastic lid to seal what you don’t, so you can enjoy later. Simply Avocado allows you to enjoy great-tasting avocado year-round; there’s no need to wait for your avocados to be perfectly ripe, just open up a Simply Avocado dip and spread instead.

During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to get overwhelmed; wait, this is true all year long. And that’s why I love to #KeepItSimple with  #SimplyAvocado. I love when using this dip that I can just open it up next to a bag of chips and the kids or my guests are set. So whether you use it as a dip or a topper on a salad or on a baked potato, Simply Avocado makes snack and mealtime easy. I love that I used these to make this recipe for Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini because this dish will be in our monthly menu rotation or serve as a frequent after school snack.

Simply Avocado is currently available in two varieties–Sea Salt and Garlic & Herb–in the produce department at Walmart stores or online at Mexgrocer.com, and three more flavors are coming soon!

Good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Your recipes can be mouthwatering and delicious using simple and easy ingredients, making you the star of the kitchen and creating holiday cheer along the way. Enjoy friends! XOXO San

How do you make crostini?

Preheat oven on broil to 500 degrees.

Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.

Place in oven and toast until a nice lightly golden brown.

Remove from oven and all baguette slices to cool.

Add shrimp to a small mixing bowl and season with chili and garlic powder, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika.

Toss to coat shrimp in the seasoning.

Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.

Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and add shrimp.

Fry in a pan over medium-high heat until shrimp are thoroughly cooked; bright pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to flip the shrimp frequently to cook evenly on each side.

Once shrimp are completely cooked, remove from heat.

Spread 1 tablespoon of Simply Avocado with Sea Salt Dip & Spread on each cooled baguette.

Repeat with remaining toasted baguette slices.

Place on cooked shrimp on top of each baguette, placing on top of the Simply Avocado spread.

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

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