Garlic Shrimp Crostini with Avocado Recipe
Garlic Shrimp Crostini with Avocado is a flavorful appetizer featuring crispy baguette slices topped with creamy mashed avocado and succulent garlic-spiced shrimp. This easy-to-make dish combines the crunch of toasted crostini with zesty, smoky shrimp and fresh avocado for a delicious bite-perfect starter or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 crostini servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crostini
- 10–12 baguette slices (about 1/2″ thick)
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Avocado Spread
- 1 avocado
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Shrimp Topping
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 big garlic cloves, cut into slivers
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crostini: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack to the top. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the baguette slices in an even layer.
- Brush and bake crostini: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the garlic powder. Brush both sides of each baguette slice with the olive oil mixture. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crostini are crisp and golden to your liking. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Make the avocado spread: In a small bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: While the crostini bake, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the garlic slivers and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Increase heat to medium-high, add the shrimp, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook, turning shrimp once or twice, until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble and serve: Spread each crostini generously with the mashed avocado mixture and arrange the cooked shrimp on top. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture, but frozen shrimp can be used—just thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- If you prefer extra crispy crostini, bake a few minutes longer monitoring closely to avoid burning.
- Adjust garlic and spices according to taste preference; smoked paprika adds a nice smoky depth.
- Serve immediately as the crostini may become soggy if left too long after assembly.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead by making the avocado spread and cooking shrimp, then assembling just before serving.
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