SHRIMP CROSTINI

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 25m

Yield 18 - 20 canapes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons softened butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons capers, chopped
18 to 20 thin rounds of French or Italian bread, 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Tiny cooked shrimp or capers for garnish

Steps:

Lightly saute the garlic in olive oil. Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until the shrimp turn pink, about a minute. Do not overcook.
Place the shrimp and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until very finely minced. Add the butter in small pieces and process until the mixture is fairly smooth. Fold in the parsley and capers. Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Chilling can also be overnight.
Allow the shrimp mixture to soften slightly at room temperature. Lightly toast the bread. Spread the shrimp mixture on the toast, garnish with tiny cooked shrimp or capers and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 857, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 152 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1918 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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