Garlic Shrimp Crostini: Easy Avocado Delight for Home Chefs
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic shrimp crostini topped with creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 8 slices baguette, toasted
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Place toasted baguette slices on a serving platter.
- Top each slice with avocado and then with garlic shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate shrimp in lemon juice and garlic before cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg