Shrimp Appetizer

Delicious and easy appetizer to throw together.  Love making this for holiday parties. 

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 Tbsp cilantro finely chopped, plus more to garnish
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil divided
1 English cucumber
1 fresh lime
Homemade or store bought guacamole

Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Add minced garlic, 1 Tbsp cilantro, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Stir well to combine.

Heat a large heavy pan over medium/high heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sauté 2 min per side or until cooked through. I put in a bowl after cooked and squeezed the lime juice and sprinkled chopped cilantro over the cooked shrimp, stir to combine.

Divide the avocado mix over 20-22 cucumber slices. Place a shrimp on top of the guacamole/cucumber slice. Squeeze more fresh lime juice on top, serve.