Avocado Shrimp Toast with Tomato and Basil
This Avocado Shrimp Toast with Tomato is a vibrant and delicious appetizer or light meal that’s bursting with flavor. Toasted bread slices are topped with creamy avocado and tomato salad, then finished with juicy garlic butter shrimp for the perfect savory bite. It’s quick, colorful, and sure to impress guests—or just treat yourself to something special!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin for drizzling before toasting
- 300-350 gr 1-1.5 baguette sliced into ~30–35 pieces
For the Avocado-Tomato Salad:
- 3 pcs ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and cubed
- 10-12 pcs cherry tomatoes (or 2 medium regular tomatoes, but I love cherry tomatoes) finely diced
- 1 pcs small red onion finely chopped (optional, adds crunch and sharpness)
- 1 small bunch fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 pcs lemon juiced adds freshness and prevents browning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
- 30-35 pcs medium shrimps peeled and deveined
- 1.5 tbsp butter for pan searing
- 2-3 gloves garlic finely minced
- 1 small bunch parsley chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- (optional) Chili flakes or Tabasco for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Slice the baguette into approximately 30–35 even pieces and arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil lightly over each slice.
- Toast in the oven for about 10–12 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, scoop the avocado flesh and mash gently with a fork.
- Add diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion (if using), lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque
- Add chopped parsley to the pan and stir to coat the shrimp. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the toasts by spreading a generous layer of avocado mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top each toast with 1 or 2 cooked shrimp.
- Optional: Add a dash of Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
