Shrimp Toast with California Avocado Cream and Tropical Sambal

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Serves: 12

Ingredients
Instructions

36 Baguette slices (cut on diagonal) As needed Vegetable oil - as needed California Avocado Cream (recipe follows) 36 Grilled shrimp, large (21 to 33 count) * Tropical Sambal (recipe follows) * Thinly sliced, cooked pork tenderloin can be substituted for the shrimp.

METHOD

Fry baguette slices in hot oil until brown; drain well. Reserve.

PER ORDER

Spread 1 tablespoon of California Avocado Cream onto each of 3 baguette toasts. Top each toast with 1 shrimp. Garnish with 2 tablespoons Tropical Sambal.

California Avocado Cream

Puree 2 California Avocados (1 pound), 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons whipping cream, 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reserve. Yield: 2-1/4 Cups.

Tropical Sambal

Combine 2 cups diced mango, 1 cup diced kiwi, 1/2 cup diced onion, 2 tablespoons finely chopped red Fresno chili, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup fish sauce or soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon grass, 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger root, 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer all ingredients until almost all liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Reserve. Yield: 1-1/2 Cups.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you are setting out a spread of appetizers, add a beautiful avocado rose to elevate the appeal. Or if you are looking for more casual appetizers try these California Avocado snack recipes.