Snack · Mexican · 10 min
Shrimp and Chili-Lime Cucumber Cracker Bites

- Calories
- 56
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Fat
- 1g
Ingredients
- 23 g shrimp
- 96 g green bell pepper
- 0.7 g extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt
Method
- 01Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer. Poach the raw shrimp until opaque, pink, and firm throughout with an internal temperature reaching at least 145°F (63°C), about 2 minutes.
- 02Transfer shrimp immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.
- 03Slice the green bell pepper into flat, bite-sized rounds to serve as cracker bases.
- 04In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt until emulsified.
- 05Toss the poached shrimp in the chili-lime dressing, then place one shrimp atop each green bell pepper round and serve immediately.