Keto Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites. These bites are amazing! This is a perfect keto appetizer at your gathering that will be a hit!
Yummy yummy yummy! On top of the guacamole layer, seasoned cooked shrimp is placed that’s spread on crunchy cucumber slices! To grab from the party tray, what awesome bite-sized goodness for you!
It tastes just as good as it looks! Avocados and shrimp are such an amazing combo! To the crispy cucumber crunch, freshly made guacamole stands up so nicely! Grab the cucumber slice and with a smooth guac, with a fresh cucumber finish, taste this awesome seasoned shrimp combined! How many are you going to eat?
This is so awesome, and the added bonus is that it’s low carb and keto! Such a hit, such a hit! All-natural simple goodness that is good for you, real whole food ingredients! It would be perfect for any gathering as it looks so festive and elegant!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keywords: avocado, cucumber, shrimp
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto / Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tail off
- 1 large avocado
- ONE English cucumber
- 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lime squeezed
- salt and pepper to taste
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Appetizer Serving Platter
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Large Non-Stick Frying Pan
Instructions
- (see how to defrost shrimp quickly)Thaw it under cold running water if shrimp is frozen.
- In a frying pan(non-stick), heat the oil. Add Taco seasoning, garlic, and shrimp and stir until it gets combined. For THREE minutes, cook, stirring occasionally, or until the shrimp is cooked through. Add salt and pepper. Take the cooked shrimp away from the heat.
- In half, cut the avocado, remove the pit and in a bowl, scoop out the avocado. To the avocado, add lime juice and with a fork, mash the avocado. Add salt and pepper.
- Slice the English cucumber and on a plate, put slices. With mashed avocado, top each cucumber slice and add shrimp on top.
Notes
As you don’t want to risk the avocado to brown so this appetizer is best served immediately. Here’s a similar one that can be made ahead: Cucumber Slices With Shrimp And Cream Cheese – cream cheese doesn’t brown if you are looking for a make-ahead appetizer 🙂
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal |
Carbohydrates: 4g |
Protein: 12g |
Fat: 6g |
Cholesterol: 142mg |
Sodium: 470mg |
Potassium: 222mg |
Fiber: 2g |
Vitamin A: 105IU |
Vitamin C: 7.5mg |
Calcium: 94mg |
Iron: 1.5mg
