Ingredients for Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches
- Egg Bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 tbsp for avocado butter, 1 tbsp for shrimp)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup thawed cooked baby shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Dash of hot pepper sauce
- English Cucumber
- Watercress Leaf
How to Make Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches
- In a medium bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and salt to taste.
- In a separate bowl, gently toss 1 cup of thawed cooked baby shrimp with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a dash of your favorite hot pepper sauce, and salt to taste. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice 1 cucumber and sprinkle generously with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels.
- Spread the avocado butter evenly on each half of 4 slices of your favorite bread.
- Layer overlapping cucumber slices on the avocado butter, followed by a generous pile of marinated shrimp on top.
- Garnish each sandwich with a sprig of watercress.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
17g
Carbs
3g