Appetizer for 22
Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites
Seasoned shrimp top cucumber slices with creamy avocado and lime for a fresh bite-size appetizer.
$1.95for 4 servings
$0.49 per serving$1.95 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 22servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 english cucumber
Steps
- Peel and devein the shrimp, then rinse them under cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp with garlic, paprika, cayenne, sea salt, and black pepper, then cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until they reach 145 F and turn opaque.
- Mash the avocado with lime juice and the remaining salt.
- Slice the cucumber into 22 rounds and spoon a little avocado onto each round.
- Top the cucumber rounds with shrimp and cilantro.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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