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Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

Fresh cucumber rounds topped with creamy avocado and spicy blackened shrimp for a healthy appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Assembly
  • 2 cucumbers sliced
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season shrimp with spices and olive oil.
  2. Cook shrimp in skillet 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Mash avocado with lime and cilantro.
  4. Slice cucumbers into thick rounds.
  5. Top cucumber with avocado and shrimp.

Notes

Serve fresh for best texture. You can prepare shrimp ahead of time.