Guacamole Shrimp Appetizers
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 dozen.
I wanted something different than a cheese-based appetizer. That's what you'll have in this fresh and flavorful snack. s for out by the pool. Tortilla chips are topped with a creamy guacamole and zippy shrimp mixture. It's yummy!—Ann Deren-Lewis, Bradbury, California
Ingredients
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CILANTRO JALAPENO PESTO:
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2 jalapeno peppers
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3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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2 tablespoons pine nuts
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1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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SHRIMP FILLING:
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12 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
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1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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GUACAMOLE:
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1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut in half
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon sour cream
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24 nacho tortilla chips or tortilla chip scoops
Directions
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1.
Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
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Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Place the roasted jalapenos, cilantro, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until chunky. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; set aside.
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3.
In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, corn and red pepper in oil for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Add pesto mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
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4.
For guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, onion, lime juice and sour cream in food processor. Cover and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill.
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5.
Just before serving, top each tortilla chip with guacamole.
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6.
Place 2 teaspoons shrimp mixture on each.
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7.
Nutrition Facts
1 filled tortilla chip: 45 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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