Simple, easy and insanely delicious, this recipe for Chili Shrimp and Avocado Crostini makes a delicious appetizer, snack or quick meal for busy night.
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.
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This Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini recipe was inspired by my son Cannon and his love to delicious, elevated recipes. He loves shrimp and finding ways to surprise him, is always fun.
The first time I made this, it was just for a fun snack, but it has become one of our favorite summer time recipes. Serve it as an appetizer or a main dish with a salad making a complete meal.
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Chili Shrimp and Avocado Crostini
Ingredients
- 12 raw large shrimp shelled and devined
- 12 slices of baguette
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 tablespoons Simply Avocado Sea Salt Dip & Spread
- 2 teaspoons olive oil plus more for toasting bread
- chives finely chopped
Instructions
- 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 cook, 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.
This looks delicious and healthy!
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