Chili-Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 1 poundshrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 2avocado
- 2lime
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoonolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 4 slicesbread (sourdough or ciabatta)
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ cupcilantro (fresh, packed)
Prep
- 01
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 02
Chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 02
Add shrimp, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Squeeze juice from 1 lime over the shrimp and remove from heat.
- 03
Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy.
- 04
While bread toasts, halve the avocados, scoop flesh into a bowl, and mash with juice from 1 lime, a pinch of salt, and a grind of black pepper.
- 05
Spread avocado mixture on each toast slice. Top with warm shrimp and a scatter of cilantro. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For more heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne to the avocado mixture. A dash of hot sauce drizzled over the shrimp adds smoky kick without overpowering the fresh lime and avocado.