Guacamole Shrimp Appetizers Recipe

Name: Guacamole Shrimp Appetizers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 jalapeno peppers; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut in half; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 24 nacho tortilla chips or tortilla chip scoops

Servings: persons

2 jalapeno peppers
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut in half
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sour cream
24 nacho tortilla chips or tortilla chip scoops

1
Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
2
Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Place the roasted jalapenos, cilantro, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until chunky. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; set aside.
3
In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, corn and red pepper in oil for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Add pesto mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
4
For guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, onion, lime juice and sour cream in food processor. Cover and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill.
5
Just before serving, top each tortilla chip with guacamole.
6
Place 2 teaspoons shrimp mixture on each.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 jalapeno peppers, 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved, and more.

Yes, Guacamole Shrimp Appetizers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Guacamole Shrimp Appetizers

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