Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches Recipe

Elevate your lunch game with these incredibly easy yet gourmet Avocado Butter & Baby Shrimp Sandwiches! Using pre-cooked shrimp saves time, while clever cucumber prep prevents sogginess. This recipe from Food & Drink, by Lucy Waverman, is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a sophisticated brunch. Get ready for a burst of fresh flavors in every bite!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 159.4 kcal
Protein 12g
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How to Make Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Thinly slice 1 cucumber and sprinkle generously with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  4. Pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels.
  5. Spread the avocado butter evenly on each half of 4 slices of your favorite bread.
  6. Layer overlapping cucumber slices on the avocado butter, followed by a generous pile of marinated shrimp on top.
  7. Garnish each sandwich with a sprig of watercress.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

17g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches?

Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches?

Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches has approximately 159.4 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches?

The key ingredients for Avocado Butter With Baby Shrimp Sandwiches are Egg Bread, Butter, Avocado, Lemon Juice, Chili Powder, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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