Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini: Easy Gourmet Delight at Home
Discover the deliciously simple recipe for Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini, perfect for a gourmet appetizer at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 baguette, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Toast baguette slices in the oven until golden.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with avocado and the garlic shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with crumbled feta or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- Ensure the avocado is ripe for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg