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Cajun Shrimp and Guacamole Tortilla Bites

Katerina | Diethood
Crispy tortilla chips topped with guacamole and the best tender, juicy cajun shrimp! A super easy and delicious shrimp appetizer recipe that's perfect for summer cookouts or game day parties.
Servings : 16 Yields
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE SHRIMP
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
FOR THE GUACAMOLE
FOR THE TORTILLA CHIPS
  • 16 tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Place shrimp in a large bowl and add paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix to combine.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add shrimp to skillet and cook for about 4 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and no longer transparent.
  • Remove from heat and set shrimp aside.
  • Prepare the guacamole.
  • Lay out 16 tortilla chips and spread guacamole over each chip.
  • Top with prepared shrimp.
  • Serve.

Notes

  • If you want to make the shrimp ahead of time, after cooking, let shrimp completely cool.
  • Place shrimp in airtight containers OR wrap tightly with plastic wrap and heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Tortilla-Bite with Shrimp and Guacamole | Calories: 65 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 107 mg | Sodium: 343 mg | Potassium: 43 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 75 IU | Vitamin C: 1.7 mg | Calcium: 69 mg | Iron: 1.1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American/Southwest
Keyword: cajun shrimp, sauteed shrimp, shrimp appetizer recipes