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Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini
Yield:
12
servings
Prep:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook:
10
minutes
minutes
Total:
25
minutes
minutes
The quickest and easiest appetizer you can whip up that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Everyone will beg for seconds!
Ingredients
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
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.