4.5 from 30 votes
Pesto and Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe
Garlicky shrimp top a simple bruschetta topped with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, feta cheese and topped with a balsamic glaze make this a simple but elegant appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
-16 crostini
Calories:
219 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Shrimp shell-on, fresh or defrosted, raw, size 51/60
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 1 French bread or sourdough baguette
- 3 ounces pesto sauce about 10-12 teaspoons, DeLallo Simply brand
- 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes slivered (about ⅓ cup, in oil, brand DeLallo
- 2 ounces capers drained (about 1 ½ tablespoons, brand DeLallo
- 1 ounce feta cheese , crumbled
- 15-20 basil or 4-5 large leaves, slivered, small fresh leaves
- balsamic glaze for drizzling, brand DeLallo Glaze Balsamic Modena
Instructions
- Remove the shells and tails from the shrimp and place in a bowl. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. In a sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter and cook until melted. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook slowly, flipping once, about 4 minutes or just until cooked through. Turn off the heat and let the shrimp sit in the garlic oil.
- Slice the bread into ¼- to ½-inch slices. Place on a baking sheet and brush with the remaining olive oil and toast in the oven until golden brown.
- Slather each slice of bread with 1 generous teaspoon of pesto sauce, then top with a sprinkle of sun-dried tomatoes, 2 garlicky shrimp with sauce, capers, feta cheese and basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
537mg
(22%)
Potassium
184mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
369IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 -16 crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.