Description
Crispy tortilla chips topped with creamy guacamole and perfectly roasted shrimp for a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/4 cups guacamole
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bag sturdy round tortilla chips
- 1.5 oz feta or cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with the olive oil.
- Add the spice mixture to the shrimp and toss until well coated.
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast for 4-6 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Set the shrimp aside to cool slightly before assembling.
- In a medium bowl, fold together the guacamole, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
- Arrange the tortilla chips on a serving platter and top each chip with a spoonful of the guacamole mixture.
- Place one roasted shrimp on each chip and sprinkle with crumbled feta or cotija cheese.
- Serve immediately while still warm and crispy.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning.
- Make sure the guacamole remains chunky for the best texture.
- These bites are best served immediately for optimal chip crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 bites)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg