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Shrimp and Guacamole Appetizers Recipe
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Shrimp and Guacamole Appetizers Recipe

An appetizer for the time-crunched, perfect for a New Year's party or any occasion when you need something in a hurry.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword guacamole, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 349kcal
Cost 15

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shrimp raw
  • 1 cup guacamole directions below, or use your favorite recipe or any Paleo-friendly store-bought brand
  • ½ cup fresh tomatoes thinly diced
  • Fresh chives minced
  • Sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp. lemon juice

Ingredients for the guacamole

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients for the guacamole in a bowl (or blender for a smoother version), and stir or blend until you reach the desired consistency.
    2 ripe avocados, The juice of 1 lime, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 clove garlic, ½ small onion, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • Place the shrimp in a small amount of boiling water, with lemon juice and salt to taste. Cook for 45 seconds to a minute. Drain immediately, rinsing very well with cold water to stop the cooking.
    ¾ cup shrimp, Sea salt, ¼ tsp. lemon juice
  • To assemble, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the guacamole into individual shot glasses.
    1 cup guacamole
  • Top with tomatoes and shrimp, equally divided among the shot glasses.
    ½ cup fresh tomatoes
  • Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve.
    Fresh chives

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg