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Shrimp Toast with Avocado Butter

August 15, 2018/ Lucy Waverman

A simple hors d'oeuvre, easy to make but complex in taste.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 avocado, peeled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste

Topping:

8 ounces (250 grams) cooked shrimp, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Salt to taste
10 slices challah bread toasted, cut in 2-inch circles

Method

Beat together butter, avocado, lemon juice, chili powder and salt in a bowl. In a second bowl, marinate the shrimp with lemon juice, olive oil, hot pepper sauce and salt to taste.

Spread toast with avocado butter. Pile shrimp on top. Garnish with a watercress sprig. Makes about 20 pieces.

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Shrimp Toast with Avocado Butter

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