Avocado Shrimp Cucumber Appetizer

Ingredients

Cucumber sliced into 1/2 inch slices
2 large California Avocado halved and pitted
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Marinade for Shrimp:
2 lbs. large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. paprika
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions

Combine all marinade ingredients into a large resealable bag and add in the shrimp. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, mash avocado in a bowl and add in salt and pepper, to taste plus the lemon juice.

Preheat grill to medium high. Once heated, place shrimp on grill and close lid. Let grill for 3 minutes and then flip over and cook for another couple of minutes, until pink and cooked through. Take off grill and let cool.

Place cucumber slices on a large tray. Spread a spoonful of the mashed avocado mixture onto each slice. Top with a grilled shrimp. Serve and enjoy!