Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Name: Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 french baguette; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 shallot; 1 pound medium shrimp; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
12 servings
Course
Appetizer

Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Iris Warren

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The quickest and easiest appetizer you can whip up that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Everyone will beg for seconds!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 french baguette ends trimmed and cut into 1/3-inch slices
¼ cup unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 shallot diced
1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 avocado halved, peeled, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or more, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Place baguette slices in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes; set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, avocado, parsley and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Top each baguette slice with shrimp mixture.
Serve immediately.