Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Ingredients

• 10-12 baguette slices (about ½” thick)
• 6 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 avocado
• Juice of ½ lime
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 2 big garlic cloves, cut into slivers
• ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and move rack to the top.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place baguette slices in an even layer.
3. Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic powder in a small bowl.
4. Brush each side of the baguette slices with the oil mix.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until they’re as crisp as you like.
6. Mash the avocado in a small bowl and mix with lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
7. Set aside.
8. While baking crostini, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over low heat.
9. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
10. Raise heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
11. Stir to blend and cook the shrimp.
12. Turn shrimp once or twice and cook until they are pink, about 5 minutes.
13. Spread crostini with mashed avocado and place shrimp on top.
14. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings | Calories: 300 kcal