Shrimp Bruschetta

Prep Methods/Techniques
Cuisine ,
Course
Servings 4
Description
I love the simplicity of this recipe. It takes no time at all to prepare and makes a perfect first course or a light main dish for two.
Noted on 2/13/2012
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp hot red chile pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 to 12 sourdough baguette slices, 1/2-inch thick
  • 2 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 4 lemon wedges
Method
  1. Neatly cut each shrimp into 4 pieces.
  2. Toast the bread in the oven until slightly colored on both sides. Rub one side of each slice of bread with the cut sides of the garlic cloves. Arrange the bread slices on a platter.
  3. Warm olive oil in a small sauté pan, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook over medium-low heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and parsley, raise the heat to high and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until shrimp is just cooked through.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the shrimp and any juices over the bread slices. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.