Spicy Habanero Shrimp on Crackers
Plump shrimp seared in a fiery habanero-tomato sauce, served over crackers with cool guacamole for dipping. A Cuban-inspired appetizer dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 whole habanero peppers, minced
- ½ cup guacamole
- 1 box crackers (saltines or pita chips)
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Add minced habanero and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side without stirring, until edges turn pink and opaque.
- 4
Pour in diced tomatoes, stir, and simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens and shrimp is fully cooked.
- 5
Squeeze lime over the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve shrimp mixture spooned onto crackers with guacamole on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- small cutting board
- knife
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