Spicy Grilled Shrimp and Avocado-Lime Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• •1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• •1/2 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined
• •ripe avocado
• •tablespoon fresh lime juice
• •tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• •small clove garlic, minced
• •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• •Pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
3. 3In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or sear the shrimp for 2 minutes
4. 4minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
5. 5In a separate bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
6. 6Spread a generous layer of the avocado
7. 7lime mousse onto each toasted crostini slice.
8. 8Top each crostini with one or two grilled shrimp and a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes for color and heat.