Easy Shrimp Guacamole Bites Recipe

3 from 61 votes

Shrimp guacamole bites make a great appetizer. The fresh crispy cucumber pairs well with the slightly spicy guacamole and the elegant shrimp.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: cucumber, guacamole, shrimp

Servings: serving

25 raw large shrimp peeled and deveined (My shrimps were frozen, then I thawed them in a bowl of water)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ Italian seasoning
kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 English cucumber sliced into 25 rings
1 cup prepared guacamole for homemade guacamole click here
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
1 medium lime to squeeze on top

In a bowl, add shrimp, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Mix everything well.
In a cast iron skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add shrimp and sauté for about 4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Be careful to not overcook them, otherwise they will have a rubbery texture. Set aside.
To assemble the bites: Top each cucumber slices with a spoonful of the guacamole and a cooked shrimp. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and squeeze some lime juice on top. Serve at room temperature.

You can use homemade guacamole or store-bought guacamole.
You can leave the tails on or remove them. Keeping the tails on will look prettier.
I recommend using seedless cucumbers. You do not have to peel the cucumbers.
To store: These shrimp guacamole bites do not keep too well but you can store the cooked shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days and assemble the bites with fresh guacamole before serving.