Description
Garlic Shrimp Avocado Crostini is a crisp, creamy, fresh appetizer made with toasted garlic baguette slices, mashed lime avocado, peppery arugula, and warm spiced shrimp. It is easy to assemble and best served right away for parties, holidays, or small gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10-12 baguette slices
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Arugula, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and move the rack to the top. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the baguette slices on it.
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic to a small bowl. Brush the baguette slices on both sides with the oil and garlic mixture.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the baguette slices are as crisp as you like. Let them cool for a few minutes after baking.
- Meanwhile, add a splash of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp, stirring often, until they turn pink and curl gently, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but still slightly textured.
- Spread a layer of avocado on each toasted baguette slice. Top with arugula and one cooked shrimp.
- Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the shrimp is still warm.
Notes
- Shrimp cook quickly, so watch the color and shape. Pink shrimp with a gentle curl are usually ready.
- Let the toasted bread cool for 2-3 minutes before adding avocado so the topping does not loosen too much.
- For parties, toast the bread ahead of time and assemble the crostini shortly before serving.
- These crostini taste best fresh because the avocado can darken and the bread can soften after sitting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 245
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 45
