Fresh & Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Appetizer

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The weather is finally starting to feel like spring, and there’s no better way to enjoy it than outdoor dining! With Cinco De Mayo only a few days away, I wanted to share a fresh and delicious appetizer to enjoy with family and friends. This recipe isn’t only easy to assemble, but it utilizes fresh, high-quality seasonal ingredients you can find at your local FOODS CO® and enjoy! Keep reading to see how to make this Cinco De Mayo appetizer, and I can promise it will be one you’ll want to make over and over again this spring and summer season!

Cinco de mayo appetizer

We always make a point of hosting friends for Cinco De Mayo and celebrating in a pot-luck style where everyone can prepare their favorite seasonal dish. The fresh ingredients in this appetizer deliver a bold and bright flavor that is a crowd-pleaser. This recipe has a touch of spice, so if you’d rather omit this for kids or sensitive pallets, you can remove the pepper from the spice mixture. Jump to the recipe below to see how to assemble this Cinco De Mayo appetizer.

ingredients

1 lb Shrimp (peeled)

1-2 Medium HASS Avocados
1 Lime
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 C Pineapple (chopped)
1/2 C Red onion

2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)

1 Can (8 oz.) Chopped Tomatoes with Green Chilis
1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
Pinch Cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic salt

spicy shrimp & avocado recipe

Start by first cleaning your shrimp; make sure they are deveined, and tails are removed. Next, assemble your spices. Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to a bowl. Sprinkle over shrimp and let sit while you prepare the chopped ingredients.

Open tomatoes with chilis and add to a bowl (include 1/2 juices). Next, chop your pineapple, cilantro, and red onion, and reserve the avocado to add last.

Add oil to a non-stick pan and bright to medium-high heat. The oil should easily slide around when the pan is up to heat. Next, add your seasoned shrimp; they should quickly begin to sizzle—cook the shrimp for at least 2-minutes per side. You will be able to tell the shrimp is done when they start to curl and turn a bright shade of pink.

Once slightly cooled add your shrimp to the chopped mixture. Add garlic salt and gently toss with the juice of 1/2 lime. Serve with fresh tortilla chips from FOODS CO® and enjoy!

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