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Jalapeno Shrimp Appetizer
A spicy appetizer that is sure to please. Spicy shrimp, guacamole, and a fire-roasted jalapeno pita chip make this dish stand out!
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Recipe by -
Tabetha Klein
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American, Mexican
Servings
8
Calories
182
kcal
Equipment
Pastry Bag
Cutting Board
Knife
Serving Platter
Ingredients
½x
1x
2x
3x
½
cup
Guacamole
-
or homemade
¼
pound
Mexican Chorizo
-
crumbled
1
tablespoon
Cojita Cheese
-
or Mexican Crema
1
bag
Jalapeno Pita Chips
-
Stacy's Brand
2
Jalapenos
1
pint
Cherry Tomato
Shrimp Marinade
1
pound
Shrimp
-
Peeled & Deveined
¼
cup
Olive Oil
-
14
cup
Lime Juice
-
1
teaspoon
Honey
1
tablespoon
Fresh Cilantro
1
tablespoon
Fresh Garlic
1
tablespoon
Red Onion
-
Minced
2
teaspoon
Dried Oregano
1
teaspoon
Smoked Paprika
1
teaspoon
Chili Powder
½
teaspoon
Chipotle Powder
½
teaspoon
Cumin
½
teaspoon
Kosher Salt
¼
teaspoon
Fresh Ground Pepper
Instructions
Mix together all the ingredients for the shrimp in a bowl and set to the side for 15 minutes or so.
In a small saute pan on medium heat, brown the chorizo down to small crumbles and then set to the side.
For the Shrimp, add 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil to a large saute pan and bring to medium-high heat.
When oil is slightly shimmering add the shrimp one at a time, minding to not overcrowd the pan.
Cook for 2 minutes and then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes on the other side until the center is no longer opaque.
Building
Set out a layer of jalapeno pita chips.
Next, using a pastry bag, add a small dollop of guacamole to each one.
Add a small sprinkle of chorizo.
Top each with the grilled shrimp, and add a thin slice of jalapeno and cherry tomato on top.
Finish with a sprinkle of cojita cheese or Mexican cream, and fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories:
182
kcal
Carbohydrates:
18
g
Protein:
15
g
Fat:
6
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
Cholesterol:
91
mg
Sodium:
257
mg
Potassium:
390
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
3
g
Vitamin A:
350
IU
Vitamin C:
19
mg
Calcium:
49
mg
Iron:
2
mg
Keyword
appetizer, Shrimp, spicy
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