Description
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites are a flavorful and easy appetizer perfect for parties, featuring juicy roasted shrimp seasoned with chili powder and smoked paprika atop creamy guacamole on crispy corn tortilla chips, garnished with fresh cilantro and crumbled feta or queso fresco.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp 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 Oven and Season Shrimp: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add the shrimp and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and kosher salt over the shrimp, then toss to coat evenly.
- Roast Shrimp: Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 6 minutes, just until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking to prevent toughness. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Prepare Guacamole Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the prepared guacamole with fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, mixing well.
- Assemble Bites: Place one tortilla chip on a serving platter. Top each chip with a spoonful of the guacamole mixture, then place one roasted shrimp on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bite with additional fresh cilantro and crumbled feta or queso fresco. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust chili powder amount for your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep chips crisp.
- Substitute feta with queso fresco or cotija cheese for variation.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the tortilla chips are labeled gluten-free.
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
