SHRIMP & GUACAMOLE APPETIZER | How To Make Shrimp Appetizers | SyS

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper provides a milder flavor while being more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is less expensive.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Baked chips are lower in fat, while pita chips can be more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Guacamole is a healthier fat source, while mashed peas are cheaper.

Pour some olive oil into a medium bowl.

Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder (optional), cayenne pepper, and salt to the bowl.

Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat completely.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Pour the marinated shrimp into a large pan and cook at medium-high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.

Place the cooked shrimp in a medium bowl and add a little bit of lime juice; toss to coat.

Let the shrimp cool completely.

Assemble the appetizers by placing about 1 to 2 teaspoons of guacamole on each tortilla scoop.

Top the guacamole with a shrimp and repeat until all shrimp are used.

Cooking Techniques

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