Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini is a fresh, flavorful appetizer that’s as elegant as it is easy. Juicy, garlicky shrimp rest atop creamy avocado on crisp crostini, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes ideal for entertaining, light lunches, or a sophisticated snack.

Prep: 15minutes minutes
Cook: 10minutes minutes
Yield: 12 servings

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.