Blackened Shrimp Cucumber Bites Recipe
These Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites are a fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring spicy, seasoned shrimp atop crisp cucumber slices with creamy guacamole. Perfect for a light snack or party finger food, they combine the smoky heat of Old Bay seasoning with cool, refreshing textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
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 evenly with coconut oil and Old Bay seasoning, ensuring each shrimp is well covered to achieve that signature blackened flavor.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are blackened and cooked through, turning them carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Assemble: Lay out the cucumber slices on a serving platter. Place a dollop of guacamole on each slice, then top with one cooked shrimp to create a bite-sized appetizer.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy these tasty, fresh Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites as a delightful snack or starter.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the Old Bay seasoning quantity to control the spice level.
- Homemade guacamole adds freshness but store-bought is a great time saver.
- These bites are best served immediately to keep cucumber crisp and shrimp warm.
- Perfect for parties or a light, low-carb snack.
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