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Shrimp Avocado Crostini

Irresistibly Fresh Shrimp Avocado Crostini to Wow Your Tastebuds

Delightful Shrimp Avocado Crostini offers a perfect combination of creamy avocado and succulent shrimp, making it an elegant appetizer for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 crostini
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baguette
  • 1 medium Baguette Slice into uniform pieces about half an inch thick.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking shrimp.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Avocado Mix
  • 2 medium Avocados Ripe.
  • 1 lime Lime Freshly juiced.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro Chopped.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Large pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Cooking brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shrimp Avocado Crostini
  1. Slice the baguette into uniform pieces, each about half an inch thick, and lay on a baking sheet.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Brush each baguette slice lightly with olive oil.
  4. Bake the baguette slices for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  5. Heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  6. Add shrimp to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
  7. Mash avocados in a bowl, mix in lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Spread a layer of avocado mix on each baguette slice and top with sautéed shrimp.
  9. Garnish each crostini with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Store leftover shrimp and avocado mix separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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