SHRIMP CROSTINI

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Without a doubt my finest creation! If you like it spicy, you can add a splash of your favorite hot sauce.

Provided by E. Nigma

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 32 crostini, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 thin French baguette
olive oil
1 garlic clove, cut in half
1 lb shrimp, de-shelled, de-veined, no tails
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemon, juice of, to taste
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice baguette on the diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Lightly brush one side of slices with olive oil and rub with cut clove of garlic. Place on baking sheet and toast in oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and red pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add shrimp and saute until shrimp curls and just turns pink. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Place cooked shrimp, onion, and red pepper in food processor. Add parsley, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and lemon juice and pulse until shrimp is chopped, but do not puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon mixure onto toasted baguette slices. Garnish with minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 60.8, Sodium 312.1, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.4

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