Shrimp and Avocado Garlic Bread

It seems like a lot but it’s not hard or long to make; I promise you! With limited ingredients you can make this quickly for guests as an appetizer or serve on its own as a meal!

subheading: Garlic Butter:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground paprika

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

4 to 5 chopped chives

subheading: Garlic Shrimp:

3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Juice of half a lemon (about 1 to 2 tablespoons)

1 pound of shrimp (no tail, peeled and deveined)

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon dried parsley

subheading: Shrimp, Avocado Salad:

Garlic shrimp (see above)

1 avocado, cubed

1 cup chopped tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste (I used about ⅛ teaspoon regular salt)

subheading: Garlic Bread:

1 recipe for garlic butter (see above)

1 loaf of fresh, sliced artisan bread or bakery bread of your choice

Cooking spray or ½ tablespoon oil

subheading: Start with the garlic butter:

*I usually prep this by taking out the butter to soften 2 hours in advance*

In a food processor, combine softened butter, garlic, chives and seasonings. Pulse until smooth.

subheading: Cook your garlic shrimp:

Combine garlic, paprika, lemon juice, kosher salt and shrimp in a bowl and mix well to combine the ingredients.

Heat a large skillet with a teaspoon of oil and once hot, add the shrimp and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes.

Take off the heat and add the parsley. Set aside to cool slightly.

subheading: Make your Shrimp, Avocado Salad:

Combine the diced avocado, tomato, and a bit of juice from the cooked shrimp in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste then add the shrimp. Mix to combine.

subheading: Toast your garlic bread:

Set your oven to HI: Broil. Grease a baking tray with cooking oil spray or oil.

Using a spatula, scoop your garlic butter into a clean bowl. Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on each slice of bread (I had about 11 to 12 slices).

Broil your garlic bread until golden. I set mine for 4 minutes under high broil. *(Every oven is different so please make sure to keep an eye on your bread!)

Once done, top each slice with a spoonful of the shrimp and avocado salad. Serve warm and enjoy!

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