Spicy Shrimp and Guacamole Bites
Seared spicy shrimp and guacamole layered onto individual RITZ crackers. A super easy appetizer that's perfect for entertaining!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 bites
Calories: 71kcal
- 2 pounds fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (use frozen shrimp as an option)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Guacamole
- 2 avocados pitted and peeled
- 1 small jalapeño seeded and diced
- ½ medium plum tomato diced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 30 RITZ Crackers Original flavor
Season shrimp with paprika, cayenne, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and salt. Heat oil in a frying pan and cook shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add pitted and peeled avocados. Mash using a fork until it's mostly smooth. Add jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix together gently with a spoon. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of guacamole onto each cracker and place a shrimp on top.
Serve, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg