Avocado toast with poached eggs and garlic butter shrimp 

\\Elevate your breakfast experience with a touch of luxury by indulging in our Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs and Garlic Butter Shrimp. This delightful dish combines creamy avocado, perfectly poached eggs, and succulent garlic butter shrimp atop crispy whole-grain toast. With its exquisite flavors and elegant presentation, this breakfast recipe is sure to make every morning feel like a special occasion. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 slices of whole-grain bread 

• 1 ripe avocado 

• 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 

• 2 large eggs 

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

• 2 cloves garlic, minced 

• Salt and black pepper, to taste 

• Red pepper flakes (optional) 

• Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish 

Instructions: 

1. Toasting the  bread: 

• Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden and crispy. Set aside. 

2. Preparing the avocado: 

• Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. 

• Scoop the flesh of the avocado into a small bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 

3. Cooking the garlic butter shrimp: 

• In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. 

• Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 

• Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 

4. Poaching the eggs: 

• Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. 

• Crack each egg into a small cup or ramekin. 

• Using a spoon, create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water and carefully slide the cracked egg into the center of the whirlpool. 

• Poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. 

• Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess water. 

5. Assembling the avocado toast: 

• Spread a generous amount of mashed avocado onto each slice of toasted bread. 

• Divide the garlic butter shrimp evenly between the slices of avocado toast. 

6. Garnishing and serving: 

• Season the garlic butter shrimp with red pepper flakes (if using) for a hint of spice. 

• Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for added flavor and visual appeal. 

• Serve the Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs and Garlic Butter Shrimp immediately while still warm. 

This elegant dish combines creamy avocado, tender shrimp cooked in fragrant garlic butter, and beautifully poached eggs on crispy whole-grain toast for a breakfast experience that’s both indulgent and satisfying. Whether enjoyed on a lazy weekend morning or as a delightful start to any day, this breakfast recipe is sure to impress and delight your senses.