Last Updated on March 27, 2024
Long into adulthood, I absolutely HATED avocados. Now, some of you may be asking “How could she possibly hate avocados?” and others might say “Yeah, me too – they’re slimy and have the consistency of soap.”
Well, I’m glad I gave avocados another chance. All I needed was a well-made batch of guacamole. From then on, I have had a love affair with them.
These appetizers are the perfect mix for a 2-bite appetizer or as a lunch alongside a fresh green salad.
Citrus Shrimp Avocado Crostini
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 c. water
- 1 c. dry, white wine
- ½ tsp. black peppercorns
- A few lemon slices
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 slice of fresh ginger
- 1 lb. (about 24) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 ripe Hass (or 1 Florida) avocado
- 1 Tb. lime juice
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch Kosher salt
- 1 medium baguette (big enough for 24 slices)
- 4+ Tb. olive oil
Instructions
- Place water, wine, peppercorn, lemon, bay, ginger in a shallow pan; bring to simmer.
- Add shrimp and cook ~5 mins until pink/slightly firm to the touch; remove from pan, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and refrigerate ~15 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice baguette into 24 disks and place on baking sheet; brush with olive oil; bake 5-8 minutes then remove and cool.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, scoop the fruit into a bowl, sprinkle with lime juice, salt/pepper then mash with a fork (not too mushy).
- Spread a small amount of avocado on each crostini and top with a shrimp; sprinkle with finishing salt and/or lemon or lime zest.
Check out other delicious Authentic Florida seafood recipes:
- Get a Taste of Authentic Florida’s Smoked Fish Dip Recipe
- Cedar Key Clam Linguine
- The Ultimate Authentic Florida Lobster Mac & Cheese
- An Old-Fashioned Florida Shrimp & Avocado Salad
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