Description
Shrimp Guacamole Bites are the perfect bite-sized appetizer, combining crispy scoop-shaped tortilla chips with creamy guacamole and seasoned shrimp. This quick and easy recipe is great for parties, game nights, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag scoop-shaped tortilla chips
- 12 oz raw, cleaned shrimp
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 16 oz guacamole
- Optional garnish: fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the raw shrimp with taco seasoning until evenly coated. This ensures every bite is packed with flavor.
- Bake the shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they turn pink, opaque, and slightly curled. Let them cool for a minute before handling.
- Prepare the chips: While the shrimp are baking, arrange scoop-shaped tortilla chips on a serving platter and fill each one with a spoonful of guacamole.
- Assemble the bites: Carefully place one cooked shrimp on top of each guacamole-filled chip. For added flavor, garnish with chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before seasoning and cooking.
- For extra crispiness, air-fry the shrimp at 375°F for 6-8 minutes instead of baking.
- Spice it up by adding cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning or a few drops of hot sauce to the guacamole.
- Avoid assembling too early to keep the chips from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 90mg