Spicy Prawns with Zesty Avocado Spread

Serves:
20 pieces
Source:

www.missavacado.com

The creamy avocado in these bite sized appetizers is a cool complement to the spicy prawns and the crunchy texture of the rice cracker. This delightful and gluten-free appetizer will whet your guests’ appetites during all spring and summer entertainment occasions. Ensure you make plenty of extras as they will quickly disappear!

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
20 large prawns, shelled
1 tbsp chilli garlic paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 avocados from Mexico, finely diced
1 green onion, sliced
1 lemon, juice and zest
20 sesame rice crackers
20 cilantro leaves

Directions

1. In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and shrimp.
2. Cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes per side until they turn orange/red in colour and opaque. Add chili garlic paste and stir to coat, continuing to cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside for later use.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine cilantro, avocados, green onion, lemon juice and zest. Top each cracker with 1 tsp (5mL) avocado spread and 1 prawn. Garnish with a cilantro leaf.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving ( 2 pieces) : about 99 cal, 3 g pro, 7 g total fat (1 g sat fat), 7 g carb, 3 g fibre, 21 mg chol, 92 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 5%, calcium 1%, vit A 2%, vit C 12%.

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