Shrimp Toast with Avocado Butter
/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.