Description
Zesty shrimp and cucumber bites showcase elegant Mexican-inspired appetizers perfect for summer entertaining. Creamy avocado sauce and succulent shrimp create a delightful flavor combination that will impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, mashed
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced or chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cilantro and/or parsley, chopped
- Salt and cayenne to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) remoulade sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Toss raw shrimp with olive oil and creole seasoning, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the spicy mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for optimal seafood searing.
- Place seasoned shrimp into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a deep golden-brown crust and slight charred edges, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- While shrimp cooks, craft the creamy avocado sauce by blending ripe avocado with finely chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, zesty lemon juice, sea salt, and a hint of cayenne pepper.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth, creating a velvety and vibrant green accompaniment.
- Slice cucumber into uniform rounds, creating a crisp and refreshing base for the appetizer.
- Arrange cucumber slices on a serving platter as the foundation for the bite-sized hors d’oeuvres.
- Dollop a generous spoonful of prepared avocado sauce onto each cucumber round.
- Crown each bite with a perfectly seared, seasoned shrimp.
- Optional: Drizzle remoulade sauce over the completed bites for an extra layer of tangy flavor.
- Serve immediately to preserve the shrimp’s warmth and cucumber’s crispness.
Notes
- Quick sear gives shrimp a beautiful char and locks in smoky, spicy flavor from creole seasoning.
- Avocado sauce transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, zesty complement that elevates each delicate bite.
- Cucumber provides crisp, refreshing base that contrasts perfectly with warm, seasoned shrimp and smooth sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg