Garlic Shrimp Crostini: An Easy and Avocado-Loaded Delight
Discover the delightful combination of garlic shrimp and creamy avocado in this easy-to-make crostini recipe, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink.
- Meanwhile, place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven.
- Spread avocado on toasted baguette slices.
- Top with cooked shrimp and drizzle with lime juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like cilantro or parsley.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a short time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Crostini, Avocado, Easy Recipe