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Avocado Shrimp Appetizer

Avocado Shrimp Appetizer

Choose your Flavor! Great with;
• FlavorMaster® Original GravyMaster®
• FlavorMaster® Peppercorn Garlic

    Try our Avocado Shrimp Appetizer 

    PREP TIME:
    10 MINUTES
    COOK TIME:
    20 MINUTES
    TOTAL TIME:
    30 MINUTES
    SERVINGS:
    4 - 6

    INGREDIENTS:

    For Cajun Shrimp:

    1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined

    2 cloves Garlic, finely minced

    1 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped

    1 tsp Paprika

    ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper

    ½ tsp Sea Salt

    ¼ tsp Black Pepper

    1 tbsp FlavorMaster®, divided (GravyMaster® or Peppercorn Garlic)

    1 tbsp Olive Oil, divided

    For Avocado Spread:

    1 Avocado

    ¼ tsp Salt

    1 tbsp Lime Juice

    For Assembly:

    1 English Cucumber, sliced into 22 rings

    chopped Cilantro

    Lime Juice

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    For Cajun Shrimp:

    Step 1:

    Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Add minced garlic, 1 Tbsp cilantro, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 Tbsp FlavorMaster® and 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Stir well to combine.

    Step 2:

    Heat a large heavy pan over medium/high heat with 1/2 Tbsp FlavorMaster® and 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Once FlavorMaster® and oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sauté 2 min per side or until cooked through.

    For Avocado Spread:

    Step 3:

    In a small bowl, mash together 1 avocado, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp lime juice until creamy.

    To Assemble:

    Step 4:

    Divide the avocado mix over 20-22 cucumber slices. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp avocado bites and garnish with more finely chopped cilantro.

    If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

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