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Avocado shrimp toast with salad

Avocado shrimp toast is toasted country bread topped with mashed avocado and cooked shrimp, served with green salad and cherry tomatoes. It serves 4 and takes just 20 minutes with no difficulty at all, for about €3.70 per person. The trick is the lime juice, which keeps the avocado bright green and brightens up the shrimp.

Tonight, toasted bread with mashed avocado and shrimp, served with a salad, light and satisfying.

Avocado shrimp toast with salad
Total time
20 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€3.70
Calories per person
520 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Avocado mashed with a fork, still a bit chunky, gives you a creamy texture that plays against the crunch of toasted bread. Shrimp marinated briefly in lime juice and olive oil pick up extra brightness, and cilantro adds a fresh note that's a nice change from parsley. A pinch of Espelette pepper wakes everything up without covering the avocado's flavor.

This is the kind of dinner you throw together on a night when you don't feel like cooking for long, whether you're getting home late or it's too hot to turn on the oven. Kids usually love building their own toast, and the side salad rounds out the meal without any extra effort. It also works well for a summer lunch with friends, set out on the table alongside the cherry tomatoes.

The ingredients

4 people

Bakery

  • Country bread 8 slices

Fruits and vegetables

  • Avocados 2
  • Lime 2
  • Cilantro 1 bunch
  • Green salad 1
  • Cherry tomatoes 200 g

Fish counter

  • Cooked peeled shrimp 300 g

Pantry

  • Espelette pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Shellfish

The step by step recipe

  1. Toast the bread slices until nicely golden. 4 min

    Well toasted bread is a shield against the avocado's moisture.

  2. Mash the avocados with a fork along with the juice of one lime, salt, pepper, and Espelette pepper.

    Leave some chunks, the texture is more pleasant that way.

  3. Toss the shrimp with a drizzle of oil and the juice of the other lime.

    Pat the shrimp dry first so they don't dilute the seasoning.

  4. Spread the avocado on the toast, arrange the shrimp on top, and sprinkle with cilantro.

    Add a pinch of flaky sea salt right before serving.

  5. Season the salad and the halved cherry tomatoes with oil, salt, and pepper, and serve alongside.

    A bit of lime zest over the toast perfumes the whole plate.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick avocados that give slightly under gentle pressure, otherwise they'll be hard to mash and taste bland.
  • Always pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before tossing them with oil and lime, so they don't release water onto the toast.
  • Toast the bread at the last minute. The mashed avocado can wait a few minutes covered with plastic wrap pressed directly on top, but the bread softens fast.

The variations

  • Swap the shrimp for sliced smoked salmon for a richer version that's just as quick.
  • For a vegetarian version, top the toast with halved soft boiled eggs instead of shrimp.
  • For kids, cut the toast into small pieces and serve the shrimp and cherry tomatoes on the side so they can build their own plate.

What to serve it with

  • A chilled cucumber soup starter
  • A glass of cold lemonade
  • Vegetable chips for extra crunch

Storage

Mashed avocado darkens quickly, so make it right before serving and don't keep it more than a few hours in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap pressed on top. The seasoned shrimp keeps for 1 day in the fridge in a sealed container. This dish doesn't freeze well and is best eaten freshly made, with the toast assembled right before serving.

Questions about this dish

How do you keep the avocado from turning brown on the toast?

Mixing lime juice directly into the mashed avocado slows down oxidation and keeps it green. It also helps to prepare the topping right before serving instead of ahead of time.

Can you use raw shrimp instead of cooked shrimp?

Yes, cook them for a few minutes in a hot pan with a drizzle of olive oil before tossing them with lime juice. Let them cool slightly afterward so they don't soften the avocado.

Can you prep this toast ahead for a party?

You can toast the bread and prepare the lime shrimp a few hours ahead. Mash the avocado and assemble the toast right before serving so everything stays fresh and colorful.

What bread works if you don't have country bread?

Whole wheat bread, a traditional baguette, or rye bread all work well, as long as it's sturdy enough to hold the mashed avocado. Skip soft sandwich bread, which gets soggy fast.

How long does it take to make avocado shrimp toast with a side salad?

Count 20 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in avocado shrimp toast with a side salad?

About 520 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does avocado shrimp toast with a side salad cost?

About €3.70 per serving, or €14.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, shellfish. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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