Description
These vibrant, single-bite appetizers combine tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber cups for a refreshing and elegant dish perfect for summer gatherings or light meals. Quick to prepare and packed with texture and flavor, they bring a modern and healthy twist to appetizer platters.
Ingredients
6 English cucumbers (seedless preferred)
12 large peeled and deveined shrimp
2 Hass avocados
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy alternative like coconut yogurt)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or sherry vinegar for a substitute)
1 clove minced garlic (optional)
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce (or cabbage as a substitute)
Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
Rinse English cucumbers under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
Use a sharp paring knife to cut 4-5 cucumber cups per cucumber, removing enough to create 1.5” wells in each.
Dry the inside of each well thoroughly with a clean towel to prevent sogginess.
Lightly brush the inside of each cup with olive oil and set aside.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add shrimp, and cook for 90 seconds until opaque and firm.
Shrink to a cold ice bath to cool completely and drain.
In a food processor, add avocados, Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the avocado mixture to a bowl and stir in cooled cooked shrimp and shredded romaine lettuce.
Spoon the mixture evenly into each prepared cucumber cup and serve immediately.
Notes
Use an ice bath to ensure the shrimp retain a firm texture.
Ensure cucumber cups are thoroughly dried to prevent sogginess.
For a refreshing twist, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of black pepper to the avocado mixture. These cups can be assembled up to an hour in advance but should be served shortly before eating to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Trending
- Method: Raw/Minimally Cooked
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
