Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

Ingredients

For the shrimp and cucumber bites:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deviened
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup remoulade sauce (optional)

For the avocado sauce:

• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced or chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro and/or parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and cayenne to taste

Directions

For the shrimp and cucumber bites:

• Toss the shrimp in the oil and the seasoning and cook in a preheated (medium-high heat) heavy bottomed pan/skillet until slightly blackened, about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Assemble the bites with cucumber slices, topped with avocado sauce, shrimp and remoulade sauce.

For the avocado sauce:

• Mix everything and enjoy!

Option: Use your favourite guacamole instead of this avocado sauce.