Shrimp on Avocado Toast

Ingredients

• ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 avocado
• 2 bread slices
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the 0.5 lb shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 0.25 tsp salt and a pinch of the black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Mash the avocado in a bowl with the remaining 0.25 tsp salt, the lemon juice, and the remaining black pepper until creamy but still chunky.

4. 4

   Toast the 2 bread slices until golden and crisp. Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each slice.

5. 5

   Top with the cooked shrimp, drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately.

6. 6

   Optional: add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a clove of minced garlic to the shrimp while cooking for extra flavor.

Tools you’ll need

• skillet
• mixing bowl
• fork
• toaster or oven

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