Description
Cool summer gatherings welcome this zesty Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites recipe as an elegant appetizer. Crisp cucumber slices topped with spicy seasoned shrimp and creamy avocado create perfect bite-sized morsels for your next party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced or chopped
- 2 tbsps cilantro and/or parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup remoulade sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning Prep: Generously coat shrimp with Creole seasoning and oil, ensuring comprehensive coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Skillet Searing: Heat skillet to medium-high temperature, creating optimal conditions for developing a rich, caramelized exterior on the shrimp.
- Blackening Process: Strategically place seasoned shrimp into hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a deep mahogany crust without scorching, cooking 2-3 minutes per side.
- Cucumber Foundation: Slice cucumbers into precise rounds, forming a crisp, elegant base for the appetizer.
- Avocado Cream Preparation: Blend ripe avocado with complementary ingredients until achieving a silky, uniform sauce with vibrant flavor profile.
- Bite Assembly: Layer cucumber rounds with velvety avocado cream, then crown each bite with the perfectly blackened, aromatic shrimp.
- Final Touch: Optionally drizzle with zesty remoulade sauce to elevate the overall taste experience.
- Serving: Present immediately, capitalizing on the warm shrimp and crisp cucumber for maximum sensory delight.
Notes
- Sear with Precision: Use a cast-iron skillet for the most authentic blackening technique, ensuring high heat and even browning.
- Seasoning Secret: Apply Creole seasoning generously but evenly, pressing it into the shrimp to create a flavorful, caramelized crust.
- Timing is Critical: Cook shrimp just 2-3 minutes per side to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Chill for Crunch: Keep cucumber slices refrigerated until serving to maintain maximum freshness and crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg