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Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

Miriam Don-Baadom
These bites are a quick and easy way to impress your taste buds and guests. Perfect for parties or a delightful snack at any time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bites
Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 2 cucumbers sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
    Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened.
    On cucumber rounds, layer diced avocado and top with blackened shrimp.
    Garnish with fresh cilantro.1In. InoverInoverInoverInoverInIn a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
    Heat a pan over medium-hmedium-highmedium-hmedium-highighigh heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened.
    On cucumber rounds, layer diced avocado and top with blackened shrimp.
    Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

For a milder version, adjust the spice levels by reducing paprika and pepper.Serve at room temperature for the perfect balance of flavors.
Keyword avocado, Shrimp