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    Cold Shrimp Appetizers - Easy Party Appetizers

    Published: Jan 7, 2021 · by Radwa.

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    These cold shrimp appetizers have well-seasoned shrimp over creamy guacamole on a piece of smoked salmon and a crunchy slice of cucumber. They are the best and easiest party appetizers ever.

    Cold Shrimp Appetizers

    Why should I make these easy cold shrimp appetizers?

    There are so many reasons you should love this recipe.

    1. They are healthy appetizers. Check what this recipe made of: shrimp, salmon, cucumber, avocado, and coriander. All the ingredients are super healthy.
    2. The recipe is so easy to make. These appetizers will come together in no time at all.
    3. It’s an instant crowd pleaser. This is my go-to recipe for party snacks. I usually triple this recipe when I have a crowd.
    Cold Shrimp Appetizers

    Cold Shrimp Appetizers ingredients

    • Guacamole: Avocado, lemon juice, coriander, minced onion, and some salt.
    • For the shrimp: Cooked shrimp, salt, ground black pepper, and cumin.
    • Other ingredients: Smoked salmon, and cucumber.

    How to make this cold shrimp appetizer recipe?

    Preparing the shrimp:
    In a small bowl mix the cooked shrimp with salt, black pepper, and cumin.

    Preparing the cucumber:
    Wash, drain, then slice the cucumber to ½-inch slices.

    Preparing the smoked salmon:
    Slice smoked salmon about 2 inches wide and 3 inches long.

    Preparing the Guacamole:
    Peel and cut the avocado then put in the blender. Add lemon juice, coriander, onion, and salt then blend well until you have a thick, smooth mixture.

    steps of assembling the appetizers.

    Assembling the appetizers:
    Arrange the cucumber slices on the serving plate. Top the cucumber with a smoked salmon slice, a spoonful of guacamole, and one shrimp the on top. Then poke a toothpick in the middle to secure the appetizer and make it easy to eat.

    What if I like to buy raw shrimp and cook it myself?

    To cook the shrimp: Season the shrimp with cumin, salt, and black pepper.

    Heat some butter on a non-stick skillet on medium heat then cook the shrimp on both sides for 3-4 minutes each side.

    Shrimp party appetizers.

    Top Tips:

    • Don't stick the toothpick through the shrimp or the guacamole will squeeze out and make a mess.
    • Feel free to double or triple the recipe if you have a big crowd.

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    Cold Shrimp Appetizers - Easy Party Appetizers

    These cold shrimp appetizers have well-seasoned shrimp over creamy guacamole on a piece of smoked salmon and a crunchy slice of cucumber. They are the best and easiest party appetizers ever.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 23 servings
    Calories 33kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Kitchen knife
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    Guacamole

    • 1 avocado
    • ½ lemon juice
    • ¼ cup coriander
    • ½ cup onion , minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Shrimp

    • 250 g cooked shrimp (about 23 shrimps)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon cumin

    Other

    • 100 g smoked salmon
    • 1 cucumber slice (about ½ inch)

    Instructions

    • Mix the cooked shrimp with salt, black pepper, and cumin then set aside.
    • Slice the cucumber to ½-inch slices.
    • Slice smoked salmon about 2 inches wide and 3 inches long slices.
    • Peel and cut the avocado then put in the blender. Add lemon juice, coriander, onion, and salt then blend well until you have a thick, smooth mixture.

    Assembling the appetizers

    • Arrange the cucumber slices on the serving plate then top them with a smoked salmon slice, a spoonful of guacamole, and one shrimp the on top. After that, poke a toothpick in the middle.

    Notes

    • Don't stick the toothpick through the shrimp or the guacamole will squeeze out and make a mess.
    • Feel free to double or triple the recipe if you have a big crowd.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

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    Hello! I’m Radwa, A wife and mother. Also, I am the recipe maker and food photographer behind Healthy Life Trainer. I love making new, simple and quick recipes every day.

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