Shrimp, Avocado, and Cucumber Bites
Delightful appetizer featuring fresh shrimp, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 large cucumber (Persian or English)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- While the shrimp cools, dice the avocado and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled shrimp, diced avocado, cucumber, lime juice, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold the mixture to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Serve on small rounds of cucumber or in lettuce leaves and garnish with freshly chopped herbs.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Can be prepared with variations like adding diced jalapeños for a kick or tropical fruits for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/shrimp-avocado-cucumber-bites/
