Blackened Shrimp Cucumber Bites Recipe
These Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites are a refreshing and flavorful appetizer featuring spicy blackened shrimp served atop crisp cucumber slices with creamy guacamole. Perfect for an easy, low-carb snack or party finger food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 as an appetizer (about 24 bites)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Additional
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup homemade guacamole or store-bought
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp: In a bowl, coat the shrimp thoroughly with the coconut oil and then sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning. Toss well so each shrimp is evenly covered with the seasoning and oil.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are blackened and cooked through.
- Assemble: Arrange the cucumber slices on a serving platter. Place a dollop of guacamole on each cucumber slice, then top each with a cooked blackened shrimp.
- Serve: Serve these refreshing Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites immediately as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best results.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning quantity to taste for spice preference.
- Homemade guacamole adds fresh flavor but store-bought works fine for convenience.
- Serve immediately to keep cucumber slices crisp.
- Can be made gluten-free and low-carb.
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