Description
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites are crisp cucumber slices topped with creamy guacamole and spicy shrimp, making a flavorful and refreshing appetizer or snack. They’re gluten-free, low-carb, and perfect for parties or healthy snacking.
Ingredients
1/2 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe avocados
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 large English cucumber, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until fully coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 1–2 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, mash the avocados and mix in the jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the cucumber rounds on a serving platter.
- Spoon a dollop of guacamole onto each cucumber slice.
- Top each with a cooked shrimp.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
- Serve immediately to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for variation.
Place a sliver of radish under the guacamole for extra crunch.
For more heat, leave jalapeño seeds in or drizzle hot sauce on top.
Use sweet potato rounds instead of cucumber for a heartier version.
Store guacamole with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to avoid browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
