Description
Guacamole Shrimp Bites are a fresh and flavorful Mexican-inspired appetizer featuring tender cooked shrimp perched atop creamy guacamole spread on crunchy tortilla chips or refreshing cucumber slices. This no-cook dish combines ripe avocado, zesty lime, garlic, and fresh cilantro to create a perfect bite-sized treat ideal for parties, snacks, or light gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 24 round tortilla chips or cucumber slices
- Optional: red pepper flakes or jalapeño slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Guacamole: In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice until smooth but still slightly chunky. Stir in the minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed to balance flavors.
- Assemble the Bites: Place a small spoonful of the guacamole mixture onto each tortilla chip or cucumber slice. Carefully top each with one cooked shrimp.
- Garnish and Serve: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a thin slice of jalapeño on top of each bite for a subtle kick of heat, if desired. Serve immediately to maintain crispiness of chips and freshness of ingredients.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the cooked shrimp in a bit of olive oil, lime juice, and smoked paprika before assembling the bites.
- Best assembled just before serving to ensure tortilla chips remain crisp and fresh.
- Using cucumber slices instead of chips creates a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative perfect for light, refreshing bites.
