Shrimp Bruschetta

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 slices Italian bread or 12 slices French bread, toasted (3/4-inch thick)
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
  • 14 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 14 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2
    Fill a big bowl halfway with ice water; set aside.
  3. 3
    Add the shrimp to the boiling water; cook about 4 minutes or until firm and pink.
  4. 4
    With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to the ice water and let them cool completely.
  5. 5
    Drain shrimp and dry off with paper towels.
  6. 6
    Add the tomatoes, basil, and vinegar to the container of a food processor; pulse until tomatoes are finely chopped but not pureed.
  7. 7
    Add salt and pepper to taste; pulse 1-2 more times; set aside.
  8. 8
    Rub one side of each bread slice with the cut side of the garlic cloves.
  9. 9
    With a pastry brush, brush the bread with olive oil.
  10. 10
    Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.
  11. 11
    Slice each shrimp lengthwise; place shrimp on top of tomato mixture.
  12. 12
    Serve immediately.

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