Guacamole Shrimp Bites

Name: Guacamole Shrimp Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 12 uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; GUACAMOLE:; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut in half; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves; 1 garlic clove, minced; Dash salt; 30 tortilla chip scoops

Total Time Prep/total time: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These guacamole shrimp bites are the perfect appetizer for your next party. They're colorful, bright and crisp with California flavors. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
12 uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
GUACAMOLE:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut in half
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash salt
30 tortilla chip scoops

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the next 4 ingredients. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a small bowl, mash avocado with lime juice. Stir in onion, cilantro, garlic and salt. To serve, fill each chip with guacamole. Top with shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 filled tortilla chip: 25 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.