Prep Time: 25 minutes | Rest Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Yield: 4 servings

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Description

Fresh, colorful, and full of flavor! These Guacamole Verrines with Shrimp and Mango Salad are a light and elegant appetizer perfect for summer parties, brunches, or festive dinners.

Introduction

Looking for a stunning yet simple appetizer that impresses everyone at first glance?

These Guacamole Verrines with Shrimp and Mango Salad are the perfect mix of creamy, spicy, and tropical flavors — a bite-sized celebration in a glass!

Inspired by French-style verrines, this recipe layers smooth guacamole with a fresh mango salad and juicy shrimp sautéed with paprika and lime. The result? A refreshing, colorful starter that tastes like summer in every spoonful.

Perfect for parties, holidays, or romantic dinners — it’s healthy, gluten-free, and beautifully balanced.

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Ingredients

For the Mango Salad

• 1 mango, peeled and diced
• ¼ red bell pepper, finely diced
• ¼ small red onion, finely diced
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice
• 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh ginger, finely grated
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Shrimp

• 12 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 5 ml (1 tsp) smoked paprika
• 5 ml (1 tsp) cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
• 60 ml (¼ cup) fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• Zest and juice of ½ lime

For Assembly

• 1 batch of guacamole (homemade or store-bought)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Mango Salad
   In a medium bowl, mix mango, bell pepper, onion, ginger, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro.
   Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
2. Season the Shrimp
   In another bowl, toss shrimp with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook the Shrimp
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, until golden.
4. Add Fresh Flavors
   Add garlic, parsley, lime zest, and juice. Cook 1 more minute, stirring well.
5. Assemble the Verrines
   Spoon guacamole into the bottom of each glass.
   Top with mango salad, then place 3 shrimp on each glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Pro Tips

• Use ripe mangoes for the best sweetness and texture.
• Try grilled shrimp for a smoky, outdoor flavor.
• Make it vegan by replacing shrimp with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
• Serve chilled for an elegant summer starter.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe combines the creaminess of guacamole, the sweetness of mango, and the spiciness of shrimp for a perfect tropical balance. It’s vibrant, easy to make, and looks stunning in individual glasses — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!