Description
Garlic Shrimp Crostini with Avocado is a quick, elegant appetizer featuring crisp toasted baguette topped with creamy mashed avocado and garlicky sautéed shrimp. It’s flavorful, texturally satisfying, and easy to assemble—perfect for parties, brunches, or a simple snack.
Ingredients
- Baguette, sliced into about 12 pieces
- Olive oil (for brushing/toasting bread and sautéing shrimp)
- 12–15 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the slices in the oven for about 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- While the bread toasts, season the shrimp with a pinch of salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Spread a generous layer of the avocado mash on each toasted crostini.
- Top each with one sautéed shrimp, then garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Serve immediately—optionally with a drizzle of extra olive oil, a splash of lemon juice, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can add a thin slice of tomato or cucumber under the avocado for extra freshness and texture.
- For a smoky twist, use grilled or chili‑lime seasoned shrimp instead of pan‑sautéed.
- If you like creaminess, spread a thin layer of herbed cream cheese beneath the avocado mash.
- Make it dairy‑free and keep it gluten‑free by using gluten‑free bread or crackers instead of baguette.
- To save time before a party: toast the bread and cook the shrimp ahead of time, store separately, and mash the avocado & assemble just before serving to keep crostini crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 crostini
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
