Appetizer: United States – Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 7 min

Total 17 min

Ingredients

1 French baguette, sliced
1 lb (450 g) brown shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 ripe avocados, diced
2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle baguette slices with olive oil, then toast until golden brown.
2. In a bowl, combine diced avocado, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
3. In a skillet, cook the shrimp over medium heat until pink and opaque.
4. Top each toasted baguette slice with a spoonful of the avocado mixture and a shrimp.