Spicy Shrimp Avocado Bruschetta

This bruschetta recipe topped with smashed avocado and spicy sautéed shrimp is perfect as an appetizer or a quick and easy delicious lunch.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this shrimp bruschetta recipe are simple and easy to prepare. I like using ciabatta bread for the bruschetta but any bread like sourdough or even baguette will work. I used frozen whole shrimp that I peeled and deveined myself but any frozen and thawed shrimp will work. I seasoned the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, chilli flakes and lots of lemon but feel free to use any spices or seasoning you have.

• Shrimp. 
• Olive oil.
• Cajun seasoning. 
• Chilli flakes. 
• Lemon juice.
• Ciabatta bread. Sourdough, Italian bread or baguette can also be used.
• Avocado.
• Lemon juice. 
• Chives. Cilantro or coriander can be substituted.
• Salt and pepper.

How to make bruschetta with shrimp and avocado

1. Cook the shrimp: Peel and devein shrimp then pat dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl then add a few tablespoons of olive oil, Cajun seasoning, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp in the seasoning. Place a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat then add the shrimp. Cook for a minute per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the smashed avocado: Halve the avocados then scoop the flesh from the skins. Season with lemon juice, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork then set aside.
3. Toast the bread: Slice the bread into thick slices. Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan set over medium-high heat. Add the bread and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until golden and toasted. Alternatively, you can grill the bread in a griddle pan instead.
4. Assemble and serve: Spread a generous amount of avocado on each slice of bread then top with the shrimp. Sprinkle over chopped chives and finish with a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bruschetta, Bruschetta bread, Shrimp bruschetta

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 500 g (1lb) shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Smashed avocado

• 2 avocados
• 1-2 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

For the bruschetta

• 8 slices ciabatta bread
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• chopped chives
• lemons for squeezeing

Instructions

• Peel and devein shrimp then pat dry with paper towels.
• Place in a bowl then add a few tablespoons of olive oil, Cajun seasoning, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp in the seasoning.
• Place a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat then add the shrimp.
• Cook for a minute per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. 
• Halve the avocados then scoop the flesh from the skins. Season with lemon juice, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork then set aside.
• Slice the bread into thick slices. Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan set over medium-high heat.
• Add the bread and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until golden and toasted.
• Spread a generous amount of avocado on each slice of bread then top with the shrimp.
• Sprinkle over chopped chives and finish with a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.