Cucumber Shrimp Bites
| 1 min read
Total Time:
40
Prep Time:
20
Cooking Difficulty:
Medium
Serving Amount
Ingredients
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail removed
3 Tbsp. honey
1⁄4 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 tsp. ginger paste
1⁄2 tsp. red pepper flakes or 1 Tbsp. sriracha
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 small avocados, peeled and pit removed
3 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
1 English cucumber, sliced ¼-inch thick
3 sprigs green onions, chopped horizontally
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Pat the shrimp dry using a towel or paper towel.
Step 2
For the marinade: In a bowl combine honey, soy sauce, 3 garlic cloves, ginger and red pepper flakes. Reserve the remaining garlic clove for the guacamole.
Step 3
In a separate bowl or zippered bag, add shrimp and ½ the marinade, reserving the rest. Make sure all of the shrimp is covered. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, discarding any leftover marinade. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until pink and barely cooked through.
Step 5
Pour the remaining marinade into the pan and bring it to a simmer, stirring with the shrimp as it slightly reduces and warms through, for about a minute.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, add avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic clove, cilantro and ½ juiced lime. Reserve the rest of the lime juice for the final touch. Press the mixture with a fork until desired guacamole consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir.
Step 7
On a cucumber slice, add ~1 Tbsp. of the avocado mixture followed by a shrimp, green onion and lime juice. Enjoy!
