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California-Style Shrimp Sliders

Makes: 12 sliders • Prep time: 10 min • Cook time: 5 min
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  • 12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, tails removed and deveined (about 8 to 12 oz.)
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 12 party-size potato rolls, split

Toss shrimp, lime juice, garlic and red pepper flakes in medium bowl. Melt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp mixture, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cilantro.

Evenly arrange avocado on bottoms of rolls. Top each with shrimp, then drizzle any remaining melted spread mixture in skillet. Top with roll and secure with toothpicks.

TIP: Scrape bowl and pan with rubber spatula to get all the good stuff!

Cost per recipe*: $9.12.

Cost per slider*: $0.76.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Smart Choices Program™ approved recipes were developed to bring nutrition to your kitchen with delicious recipes that help you make positive changes in your diet through a variety and balance of food choices from each of the major food groups.

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11 Member Comments

  1. Posted 06/22/2009 at 11:39 AM by KimmyS

    I used these for appitizers on the weekend, worked out very well!

  2. Posted 06/26/2009 at 12:22 PM by JJvv1

    Great and yummy snack! Looks good too!!

  3. Posted 07/05/2009 at 09:30 AM by cookie14

    I'm going to try these - they look interesting!

  4. Posted 08/05/2009 at 03:37 AM by SaraMarten

    These were soo good.. Thinking about them is making my mouth water. These are my pamper myself treats

  5. Posted 08/06/2009 at 19:25 PM by JaxonMontgomery

    I made these for the family one night trying to find something new and creative. This is a recipe I'll be sure to keep

  6. Posted 08/11/2009 at 02:55 AM by Jazzie

    What a grate appitizer, my family was impress when i made it.

  7. Posted 08/13/2009 at 05:36 AM by HeatherHudson

    these are cure and really tasty

  8. Posted 08/14/2009 at 10:34 AM by cookie14

    These are so cute and do well as an appetizer.

  9. Posted 08/15/2009 at 09:14 AM by lovemypug

    They look really cute!

  10. Posted 09/02/2009 at 23:24 PM by overturestumble

    to be honest i really wasn't to fond of these

  11. Posted 09/26/2009 at 17:13 PM by PeggyBundy

    Really good and suprisingly fun to make! Kids loved them!!

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  • Nutritional Facts

Nutrition information 2 sliders per serving:

Calories: 270
Calories from fat: 90
Saturated fat: 2g
Trans fat: 0g
Total fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 390mg
Total carbohydrates: 32g
Sugars: 3g
Dietary fiber: 4g
Protein: 13g
Vitamin A: 6%
Vitamin C: 8%
Calcium: 6%
Iron: 15%
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