Shrimp and Avocado Toast

Shrimp and Avocado Toast

Crisp wheatberry toast topped with creamy avocado, zesty lemon pepper shrimp, and a spicy pepper sauce.

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Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ¾ tsp olive oil
• 10 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• ¾ tsp ground black pepper
• 6 slices thick wheatberry bread or other multigrain or sprouted grain bread
• 2 cups avocado diced
• 1 ¼ tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp hot sauce of choice

Instructions

 

• In sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add shrimp. Sauté until shrimp are opaque in center, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add first amount of lemon juice and pepper. Toss to coat. Cool shrimp in the fridge until ready to use.
• Combine avocado, second amount of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
• Toast bread until golden brown. Spread about 1/3 cup of the avocado mixture on each slice of toast.
• Add ¼ cup of shrimp and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Course Entrees, Sandwiches

Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.