SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA WITH LIMONCELLO

Shrimp Bruschetta with Limoncello image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced
12 pieces Cleaned, Uncooked Large Shrimp
1 piece Juice of Lemon
1 piece Lemon Zest, Finely Grated
1/2 cup Limoncello
1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon Pepper, Freshly Ground to Taste
1 loaf Baguette, Sliced (about 16 slices)
1/4 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley, Chopped

Steps:

In a 12 to 14 inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until just smoking. Add the garlic and cook until it turns light brown. Add the shrimp and cook without turning for 2-3 minutes until bright red. Turn the shrimp over and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and limoncello, and cook until reduced by 1/3, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside. Grill or toast the bread and place on a platter. Spoon 1 Shrimp with sauce onto each toast, sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley and serve immediately.