Cajun Shrimp Guacamole Bites

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Shrimp, large raw

• Produce

  • 4 Avocados, small
  • 1/4 tsp Chipotle chili, powder
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • 1 Lime (about 2-3 tablespoons, juice of
  • 1 Sweet potatoes

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt to season
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Red wine vinegar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground

Found on joyfulhealthyeats.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potatoes, sliced in ¼ slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to season
• 1lb. large raw shrimp, peel and deveined
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 small avocados
• ½ cup cilantro
• juice of 1 lime (about 2-3 tablespoons)
• 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Cover bottom of baking sheet with tin foil. Add 1 tablespoon of olive to tin foil and using a brush, spread the olive oil over the entire pan so it is coated. Place the sweet potato slices on the prepared baking sheet.
• Pour remaining tablespoon of olive oil into a small dish, using a brush, brush the tops of the sweet potato slices with olive oil. Lightly season with salt.
• Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently flip the sweet potatoes slices over using a pair of tongs. Place back in oven and bake an additional 5-7 minutes. Remove and let sit.
• To prepare the Guacamole: Add avocado, cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt to a food processor or blender. Lightly pulse until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
• To prepare the Chipotle Shrimp: In a small bowl, add shrimp, smoked paprika, ground cumin, sea salt, and chipotle chili powder. Toss the shrimp to coat in the seasoning blend.
• Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil to the pan and then place the shrimp. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side.
• Assemble the bites. Top each sweet potato slice with a dollop of guacamole, one shrimp, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve

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