Mexican Shrimp Toasts
Transform your mealtime with these vibrant and flavorful Mexican Shrimp Toasts, a fusion of fresh ingredients and bold spices that bring a taste of Mexico to your table. Featuring tender, marinated shrimp cooked to perfection with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, these toasts are built on a foundation of golden, buttery crusty bread. Creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add layers of texture and zing, while a touch of jalapeño offers optional heat for spice lovers. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this dish makes for an irresistible appetizer, snack, or light meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with bright flavors and stunning colors, these Mexican Shrimp Toasts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 pieces Crusty bread (like baguette or sourdough), sliced
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 1 large Avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small Jalapeño (thinly sliced, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, combine the shrimp with lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the shrimp are evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Spread the butter evenly onto the sliced bread pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
While the bread is toasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and roughly chop if the shrimp are large.
To assemble the toasts, spread a layer of avocado (mashed or sliced) onto each piece of toasted bread.
Top the avocado with cooked shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, and a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Add thin slices of jalapeño for extra heat, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Mexican Shrimp Toasts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 912 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 4597 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 139.1 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3036 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
