MEXICAN SHRIMP BITES

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

THIS RECIPE FOR MEXICAN SHRIMP BITES IS SEARED SHRIMP AND GUACAMOLE LAYERED ONTO INDIVIDUAL POTATO CHIPS. A SUPER EASY APPETIZER THAT’S PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING!

I love being able to take a few simple ingredients and turn them into something incredibly delicious. These shrimp bites are simply seared shrimp and guacamole layered on top of Lay’s Classic potato chips. It’s such a great combination of flavors and textures, and the potato chips are the perfect base to hold the toppings. These shrimp bites look fancy because they’re served canape style, but they take just minutes to put together.

This recipe for Mexican shrimp bites is seared shrimp and guacamole layered onto individual potato chips. A super easy appetizer that's perfect for entertaining!

Ingredients

18 small to medium sized shrimp
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup guacamole store bought or homemade
18 Lay's Classic potato chips
Optional garnish: chopped cilantro

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Sprinkle the chili powder over the shrimp.
Place the shrimp in the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque,
Place 18 potato chips on a platter. Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of guacamole onto each one and place a shrimp on top of each chip.
Serve, garnished with cilantro if desired.