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Shrimp Scampi & Crostini
These bite size shrimp scampi appetizers are a crowd-pleaser! The creamy, garlic and wine scampi flavor paired with colorful peppers all layered over a toasty piece of baguette.
Instructions:
- Rinse shrimp under cold running water and drain thoroughly. Season
with salt and pepper. - Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat, add butter and
2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add shrimp to pan and sear on both sides
until lighty browned, but do not cook fully. Remove from pan and set
aside. - Add garlic and shallot to pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, add in red pepper
flake and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes or until everything is
softened. - Deglaze pan with white wine and lemon juice. Reduce by half. Add in
cream and cook until reduced by half. Add shrimp and finish cooking
as sauce thickens. - Slice baguette and rub with remaining olive oil. Toast in oven until
browned. Top crostini with sauce and garnish with parsley and basil.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup olive oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
- 1 shallot, julienned
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup bell pepper, julienned
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 baguette, sliced in 1/4-in. pieces
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons basil, chopped
