Crostini Avocado And Shrimp Appetizer

Crostini Avocado And Shrimp Appetizer. Easy To Make And Great For A Party, a real crowd-pleaser.

Crostini Avocado Appetizer An Easy Apptizer

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INGREDIENTS

1 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling

For the shrimp:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb shrimp
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (Optional)
juice from 1/2 lemon

For the avocado spread:

2 large ripe avocados, mashed
juice from 1 lime
salt and pepper to taste
1 small garlic clove, pressed (optional)
parsley for garnishing

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Bake baguette slices for 10-15 minutes, until golden. Take out of the oven and drizzle with just a little olive oil.
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink. Transfer to a serving plate and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over shrimp.
In a bowl mash avocado and season with salt, pepper and lime juice. Add garlic if you’d like.
Spread mashed avocado over baked bread and then top each piece with shrimp.
Garnish with parsley.