Simple, easy and insanely delicious, this recipe for Chili Rubbed Shrimp and Avocado Crostini makes a great appetizer, snack or meal for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author Sandra
Ingredients
12raw large shrimpshelled and devined
12slices of baguette
1 1/2teaspoonschili powder
1/4 teaspoongarlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
12tablespoonsSimply Avocado Sea Salt Dip & Spread
2teaspoonsolive oilplus more for toasting bread
chivesfinely 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.