Sweet Potato Bites with Shrimp & Avocado

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Sweet Potato Bites with Shrimp & Avocado

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Sweet Potato Bites with Shrimp & Avocado

2 sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oildivided

2 avocados

¼ cup red onionfinely diced

1 limejuiced

½ lb shrimppeeled and deveined

1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

1 tsp kosher saltdivided

½ tsp black pepperdivided

⅛ tsp ground cumin

3 tablespoons cilantrochopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash sweet potatoes and slice into ½-inch rounds. Brush both sides of the sweet potato with olive oil and place on prepared baking sheet. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Roast potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes. Flip and roast for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.

While potatoes are roasting, make guacamole: Cut avocados in half, remove seeds and scoop fruit into a bowl. Mash with a fork, until almost smooth. Add in 2 tablespoons diced red onion and the juice of 1 lime. Stir to combine. Season with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of black pepper, plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin.

For the shrimp: Use a paper towel to pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp. Add to a small bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning. Toss to combine.

In a skillet preheated over medium-high, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes and flip to finish cooking for an additional 1 minute to 90 seconds.

Finish the dish by adding a spoonful of guacamole onto each sweet potato round and top with a cooked shrimp. Garnish with remaining diced red onion and chopped cilantro. Serve right on the baking tray or transfer to a serving platter.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-roast Sweet Potatoes Strategically 🍠
Cut sweet potatoes into uniform bite-sized cubes and roast at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until tender but still holding their shape, allowing them to cool slightly before topping to prevent avocado from wilting.
Season Shrimp Assertively Before Cooking 🦐
Toss shrimp with Old Bay, cumin, salt, and pepper at least 15 minutes ahead of cooking so the seasonings penetrate the meat; this creates a more flavorful bite than seasoning after cooking.
Avocado Assembly Timing is Critical 🥑
Add avocado toppings no more than 10-15 minutes before serving to prevent oxidation and browning; squeeze fresh lime juice directly onto the avocado surface as a protective barrier.
Create Crispy Shrimp Exteriors with Dry Surface 🔥
Pat cooked shrimp completely dry with paper towels before plating to maximize surface texture and prevent the bites from becoming soggy when assembled.
Balance Lime Juice Throughout Layers 🍋
Incorporate lime juice into the shrimp seasoning, the red onion topping, and the avocado component separately for layered brightness that enhances each element rather than one dominant citrus note.