SPICY SHRIMP AND CRAB BRUSCHETTA

Spicy Shrimp and Crab Bruschetta image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup bottled clam juice
6 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ounces crabmeat, drained
1/2 baguette, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons (about) olive oil

Steps:

Bring clam juice to boil in medium saucepan. Add shrimp; reduce heat to medium, cover and cook just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; cool. Coarsely chop shrimp.
Mix sliced green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne in medium bowl. Mix in shrimp and crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of baguette slices lightly with oil; arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake until bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cool. Mound shrimp mixture atop bread. Place on platter and serve.