The Big Game is quickly approaching and I have been pulling together some recipes for my game day party menu and these blackened shrimp avocado cucumber bites are high on my list! Not only are they super tasty but they are also nice, light and healthy and they only take a few minutes to make! You simply “blacken” the shrimp by seasoning them with creole seasoning and searing them in a cast iron pan over high heat so that they cook in no time, getting a nice light blackened sear on the edges while still being succulent on the inside! The spicy shrimp is then served on top of crispy and cool cucumber slices along with a creamy avocado sauce that is the perfect combo of flavours, textures and temperature! I like to serve these shrimp in a tasty remoulade sauce to kick things up a bit more, but it’s completely optional. Whether you are serving these blackened shrimp avocado cucumber bites at your football playoff party, for some other sports event or for entertaining guests or even (I’ll admit it) as a light meal, they are sure to please!
Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites
Light and tasty blackened creole seasoned shrimp on crisp and juicy cucumber slices with cool and creamy avocado and flavour packed remoulade sauce!
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deviened
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup remoulade sauce (optional)
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced or chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro and/or parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and cayenne to taste
For the shrimp and cucumber bites:
For the avocado sauce:
directions
- Toss the shrimp in the oil and the seasoning and cook in a preheated (medium-high heat) heavy bottomed pan/skillet until slightly blackened, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble the bites with cucumber slices, topped with avocado sauce, shrimp and remoulade sauce.
- Mix everything and enjoy!
For the shrimp and cucumber bites:
For the avocado sauce:
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Kevin- you never disappoint! These are so up my alley, I am ready to make these for dinner tonight!
These look scrumptious!
Yes I just said the same thing!
These are adorable!
These appetizers would not last long on any party table!
These appetizers look perfect!
whole30! Yum! Thanks
What entree could you serve with this as an appetizer?
I must to taste this dish! Thanks
Can these possibly be cooked ahead of time
jmd1117: Yes, you can! I prefer the shrimp freshly cooked. 🙂
These little gems are perfection! They practically melt in your mouth. The burst of flavors and textures is wonderful. Thank you Kevin. Between these and your Maple Candied Bacon, I will never be the same!
Fun way to have avocado….Thanks for sharing
These are awesome and I served them at two parties last week and they were a big hit! Thanks
Are these ok at room temp? Are they chilled? Wondering how they'd do sitting out with the other appetizers. They look amazing. Thanks!
muv666: These are good at room temp! Enjoy!
Great idea for a party
So good! Really love this. Shrimp and avocado make a great pairing. Just wanted to let you know that it made our list of the Best Appetizers https://www.listsforall.com/appetizers/
Would love for you to checkout the rest of the list if you get a chance.
Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!
Very good recipe, easy to assemble, I made it for thanksgiving and everyone loved it, thanks for sharing your recipe
Excellent pairing of flavors, great job!
Are these spicy hot or do the different ingredients balance the spicy bite if present?
The cucumber and avocado balance out the spicy heat nicely! You can also use less creole seasoning to reduce the heat. Enjoy!
What size shrimp did you use?
I use shrimp that is sized at 20-25 per pound and they fit on a large cucumber well.
These are absolutely delicious!! I served them at a party and they were gone in a heart beat!