SHRIMP AND GARLIC BRUCHETTA

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My daughter took this dish to a potluck dinner party at a professor's house. The students and professors voted and said hers was the best savory dish of the evening. Talk about a top grade! -Pamela Schofield, Melrose, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
36 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
1 garlic clove, halved
Optional: Lemon wedges and additional fresh basil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine tomatoes, 4 tablespoons oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in shrimp, cheese, lemon juice, basil and parsley. Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, brush baguette slices with remaining oil. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Rub toast with cut surface of garlic; discard garlic. Using a slotted spoon, top with shrimp mixture. If desired, serve with lemon wedges and top with additional fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.