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This shrimp and pesto crostini recipe is full of flavor and can be made fairly quickly. It is sure to be a hit at your next party!
Mindi

Shrimp and Pesto Crostini Recipe

This shrimp and pesto crostini recipe is full of flavor and can be made fairly quickly. It is sure to be a hit at your next party!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 18 " baguette
  • 1- pound jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
  • ½ cup pesto 24 teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper finely diced (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Slice the baguette into ½" rounds and lay on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until lightly brown. Rotate the pan once.
  3. Remove the bread from the oven and set aside.
  4. Toss the shrimp with the salt and pepper and set aside.
  5. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. When the oil and butter are hot, add half of the shrimp in a single layer.
  7. Cook the shrimp for two minutes per side. Remove from the heat and set aside. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  8. Spread each piece of baguette with one teaspoon of pesto and top with a piece of shrimp.
  9. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with the diced red pepper, if desired.