Blackened Shrimp Avocado Toast
A delightful combination of blackened shrimp over creamy avocado on crispy artisan bread, perfect for brunch or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Shrimp (fresh or thawed)
- Olive oil
- Smoky seasoning (smoked paprika and cayenne pepper)
- Avocado
- Lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- Sourdough or multigrain bread
- Optional toppings (cilantro, red onion, lime wedges)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the shrimp with smoky seasoning, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Cook the shrimp in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway, until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
- Prepare the avocado by mashing it in a bowl with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toast your choice of bread until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble by spreading the creamy avocado mash over the toasted bread.
- Top with the blackened shrimp, arranging them delightfully.
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the avocado mash but store it with lime juice on top to keep it fresh. Avoid overcooking shrimp for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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