Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites Appetizer (Keto)

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These shrimp avocado cucumber bites are amazing! This is a perfect keto appetizer that will be a hit at your gathering!

Cucumber Avocado Shrimp Keto Appetizer

Yummy yummy yummy!  Seasoned cooked shrimp is placed on top of guacamole layer that’s spread on crunchy cucumber slices! What an awesome bite-sized goodness for you to grab from the party tray!

Keto Appetizer With Shrimp Avocado Cucumber

It tastes just as good as it looks! Shrimp and avocado is such an amazing combo!  Freshly made guacamole stands up so nicely to the crispy cucumber crunch! Grab the cucumber slice and taste this awesome seasoned shrimp combined with a smooth guac, with a fresh cucumber finish!  How many are you going to eat?

Avocado Shrimp Cucumber Bites Recipe

This avocado shrimp cucumber appetizer is so awesome, and the added bonus is that it’s keto and low carb! Such a hit, such a hit! All natural simple goodness, real whole food ingredients that are good for you! It looks so festive and elegant, it would be perfect for any gathering!

Shrimp Guacamole Cucumber Bites

How To Make Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Appetizer

Making this healthy keto appetizer is super easy! First, cook the shrimp in a frying pan for 3 minutes with a little olive oil and Taco seasoning.  Next, mash the avocado in a bowl and add some lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Slice the cucumber and put slices on a serving plate.

cucumber slices

Next, spread cucumber slices with mashed avocado.

cucumber slices with guacamole

Finally, put shrimp on top of avocado layer.

Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Keto Low Carb Appetizer

This appetizer is best served immediately, so the avocado doesn’t get a chance to brown.  I also have a similar recipe of a make-ahead keto cucumber appetizer – check out shrimp cucumber cream cheese bites.  Enjoy!

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Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Keto Appetizer

These avocado shrimp cucumber slices are amazing! This is a perfect keto appetizer! Bite-sized shrimp and guacamole - it doesn't get any better than that!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, cucumber, shrimp
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto / Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tail off
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lime squeezed
  • salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • If shrimp is frozen, thaw it under cold running water (see how to defrost shrimp quickly).
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan.  Add shrimp, garlic and Taco seasoning and stir until combined.  Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove cooked shrimp from heat.
  • Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop out the avocado in a bowl.  Add lime juice to avocado and mash the avocado with a fork.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice the English cucumber and put slices on a plate.  Top each cucumber slice with mashed avocado and add shrimp on top.

Notes

This appetizer is best served immediately, as you don't want to risk the avocado to brown.  If you are looking for a make-ahead appetizer, here's a similar one that can be made ahead: Cucumber Slices With Shrimp And Cream Cheese - cream cheese doesn't brown :)
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Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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