Vertical…food?! Deliciously deconstructed, piled high burgers, delectable bite sized stacks that look as good as they taste; food that goes…up…more than out. I’ve realized one of the things I love about ‘vertical’ food’ is the opportunity to combine some many different flavors and textures.
This dish was incredible; zesty shrimp balanced with cool guacamole, a bit of crunch and more flavor from the onions and the crisp zucchini base. I’m getting hungry just writing this post! I will make these again soon.
Recipe is below. Please let me know if you make these! I’d love to hear your modifications, substitutions and thoughts!
Shrimp and Avocado Zucchini Bites
Ingredients:
- approx. 1 lb of shrimp
- large whole avocado, mashed
– garlic powder
- minced red onion (for garnish)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Spice mix for the shrimp:
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- chili powder
- cumin
- salt
- pepper
(Mix this up! I totally eyeballed this one…using more of the spices of my preference)
Cook shrimp however you prefer – or use precooked shrimp for ease! Cool shrimp, blot dry, set aside in a medium bowl.
Slice zucchini in 1/4” rounds. Set aside
Mash avocado in a bowl – I like to mix in a bit of garlic powder and a tiny bit of salt.
Make your spice mix – whisk together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning mix on shrimp while tossing lightly to coat. Use as much or as little as you like! I prefer some kick, so I usually use a lot of the seasoning and go heavier on the chili powder.
Top each zucchini round with avocado and two seasoned shrimp. Garnish each with minced red onions and cilantro.
