Description
Garlic Shrimp Crostini with Avocado is a delicious appetizer combining succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and creamy avocado on crisp baguette slices. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Minced the garlic to release its flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Cut avocados, remove pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash gently with a fork, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toast baguette slices until golden brown. Top each slice with mashed avocado and cooked shrimp. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Enjoy the crostini immediately for optimal freshness.
- Store shrimp and mashed avocado separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- This dish pairs well with white wine or light cocktails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg