Description
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer featuring tender roasted shrimp seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika atop creamy lime-infused guacamole on crispy corn tortilla chips. Garnished with fresh cilantro and crumbled feta or queso fresco, these bites are perfect for parties or light snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound raw large shrimp
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Guacamole Mixture
- 1 cup prepared guacamole
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (plus additional for garnish)
Assembly
- Bite-sized round corn tortilla chips (1 per shrimp)
- Crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and shrimp: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, place the shrimp and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Toss well to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Roast the shrimp: Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 6 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, being careful not to overcook to avoid chewiness. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Mix the guacamole: In a small bowl, combine the prepared guacamole with fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the bites: Place one tortilla chip on a serving platter. Top each chip with a spoonful of the lime-infused guacamole followed by one roasted shrimp. Garnish each bite with additional fresh cilantro and crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco as desired.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp guacamole bites at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Use fresh large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook shrimp to prevent them from becoming tough and chewy.
- Prepared guacamole can be store-bought or homemade depending on preference.
- Adjust chili powder for more or less heat according to taste.
- Crumbled feta cheese can be substituted with queso fresco or omitted for a dairy-free version.
- These bites are best served immediately but can be prepared shortly before serving and kept at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
