Description
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring tender roasted shrimp seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, served atop creamy guacamole on bite-sized corn tortilla chips, garnished with fresh cilantro and crumbled cheese.
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
- Preheat and Prepare Shrimp: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the shrimp in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast Shrimp: Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast for 6 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, being careful not to overcook to avoid chewiness. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Make Guacamole Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the prepared guacamole with fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, mixing well.
- Assemble Bites: On each bite-sized corn tortilla chip, spoon a portion of the guacamole mixture, then top with one roasted shrimp.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle additional fresh cilantro and crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco over the assembled bites. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this appetizer.
- You can substitute feta cheese for queso fresco based on availability or preference.
- Serve immediately to keep tortilla chips crunchy and shrimp tender.
- For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the guacamole mixture.
- These bites are perfect for parties and gatherings as finger foods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
