Spicy Prawns With Zesty Avocado Spread

The creamy avocado in these bite sized appetizers is a cool complement to the spicy prawns and the crunchy texture of the rice cracker. This delightful and gluten-free appetizer will whet your guests’ appetites during all spring and summer entertainment occasions. Ensure you make plenty of extras as they will quickly disappear!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

olive oil

20

large prawns, shelled

1 tbsp

chilli garlic paste

1/4 cup

chopped fresh cilantro

2

avocados, finely diced

1

green onion, sliced

1

lemon, juice and zest

20

sesame rice crackers

20

cilantro leaves

 Directions:

In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and shrimp.  Cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes per side until they turn orange/red in colour and opaque. Add chili garlic paste and stir to coat, continuing to cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside for later use.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine cilantro, avocados, green onion, lemon juice and zest. Top each cracker with 1 tsp (5mL) avocado spread and 1 prawn. Garnish with a cilantro leaf.
Serve immediately.

Yield: 20 pieces
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Source: www.missavacado.com