Description
Mouthwatering shrimp and avocado garlic bread combines ocean-fresh seafood with creamy California avocados for an indulgent appetizer. Crisp bread provides perfect crunch while zesty garlic and succulent shrimp elevate you to coastal culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) shrimp, peeled and deveined, no tail
- 1 loaf ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 1 avocado
- ⅓ cup garlic butter
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 tsps garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt to season
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Ignite the oven to 450°F (230°C) using grill/broil setting for optimal bread crispness.
- Bread Preparation: Lightly grease baking tray, arrange bread slices, and lavishly coat with garlic butter for rich flavor.
- Toasting Phase: Position tray under grill, transforming bread edges to golden, crispy perfection within 2-3 minutes.
- Shrimp Marination: Blend raw shrimp with minced garlic, sweet paprika, lemon juice, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl.
- Shrimp Cooking: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat, sear marinated shrimp until caramelized and opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Avocado Salad Composition: Dice ripe avocado and halve cherry tomatoes, then season with lemon juice and kosher salt, creating a vibrant base.
- Final Assembly: Gently integrate cooked shrimp into avocado mixture, then generously spoon the medley atop crisp garlic bread.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately while ingredients retain warmth and bread maintains its delectable crunch.
Notes
- Quick Bread Toasting: Broil at high heat for 2-3 minutes to achieve golden, crispy edges without burning.
- Shrimp Cooking Tip: Avoid overcooking by watching color change from translucent to opaque, which prevents rubbery texture.
- Marinade Magic: Let shrimp sit briefly in lemon and spices to enhance flavor absorption and tenderize the protein.
- Avocado Fresh Factor: Add diced avocado last to prevent browning and maintain vibrant, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg