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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Cucumber Avocado Shrimp Appetizer

    Cucumber Avocado Shrimp Appetizer

    Published: Jun 21, 2020 · Modified: Mar 23, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    This Shrimp Appetizer features blackened shrimp atop creamy avocado and a cucumber slice. It’s an easy, cold appetizer recipe to serve at any party or Holiday gathering.

    Need a few more easy appetizer recipes? Try this Cranberry Brie Bites or these Ham and Cheese Puff Pastries too!

    a group shrimp on top of cucumber slices

    This is one of the easiest appetizer recipes ever and always gets raves whenever I make it for parties. The shrimp is loaded with flavor, the cucumber is the perfect crunch and the guacamole is the perfect touch.

    Even more of a bonus is that that are a super low calorie appetizer.  With less than 70 calories each, they are also gluten-free, paleo and low-carb as well.

    I simply cooked the shrimp in a little coconut oil and Old Bay seasoning. You can easily make them more spicy if you prefer by adding a little cayenne pepper. The key to cooking the shrimp is to separate them in the pan and not allow them to touch each other.

    A group of shrimp atop cucumber slices and avocado

    Ingredients needed:

    1 tablespoon coconut oil

    1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

    1 pound shrimp, peeled and deviened

    1 cucumber, sliced

    Homemade guacamole (or store bought)

    A tray of food on a plate, with Shrimp on top of cucumber slices and avocado

    How to Make these Shrimp Bites

    Toss the shrimp in the oil and Old Bay Seasoning (adding more cayenne for extra heat if preferred)

    Cook in a preheated pan on medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side.

    Place a dollop of guacamole on each cucumber slice

    Then top with cooked shrimp

    ENJOY!!

    Need some new ideas for healthy appetizers:

    Cucumber Avocado Salsa

    Cowboy Caviar

    Incredible Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms

    Deviled Avocado Eggs

    an appetizer of a group of 6 shrimp sitting on cucumber slices and avocado
    shrimp on cucumber slices

    Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

    Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites – Blackened shrimp, creamy avocado atop fresh cucumbers slices make these a wonderful choice for a light lunch or perfect appetizer.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 68kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
    • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deviened
    • 1 cucumber sliced
    • ½ cup Homemade guacamole or store bought

    Instructions

    • Toss the shrimp in the oil and the seasoning
    • Cook in a preheated pan on medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side.
    • Place a dollop of guacamole on each cucumber slice
    • Then top with cooked shrimp
    • ENJOY!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 114mg | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Seafood

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    1. Sophie

      June 27, 2020 at 9:25 am

      These are amazing!

      Reply
      • Betty

        June 14, 2022 at 2:58 pm

        Would it work as well with a different oil and plain avocado instead of guacamole?

        Reply
        • Sherri

          June 14, 2022 at 4:35 pm

          Oh absolutely! You could simply mash plain avocado and maybe season it a little with garlic powder if you’d like 🙂 You can also any oil you prefer.

        • Donna

          September 03, 2022 at 7:25 am

          Can you cook the shrimp ahead of time and keep in the fridge for a few hours?

        • Sherri

          September 06, 2022 at 9:49 am

          You sure can 🙂

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