VANILLA SHRIMP CROSTINI
A tantalizing combination of textures and flavors, this appetizer is a great replacement for shrimp cocktail on the holiday buffet.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes 24 appetizers
Ingredients:
1 baguette French bread
2 ounces Gruyere or Manchego cheese
1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Red Pepper
roasted red bell peppers, chopped (optional)
fresh chives, snipped (optional)
Directions:
Cut baguette into 1/4-inch slices, on the diagonal. Broil until lightly toasted. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into very thin slices. Set aside.
Sauté shrimp in 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat one minute per side.
Add wine, vanilla, basil, and red pepper.
Cook 2-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
Remove shrimp from pan.
Boil sauce one minute more; remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time. The butter must melt gradually to form a creamy sauce.
To assemble appetizers, brush toasted baguette slices with warm sauce from skillet. Top baguette slices with 1-2 thin slices of cheese, then 1-2 shrimp (depending on size); brush with additional sauce.
Garnish with roasted red bell pepper and chives, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per One Serving: About 115 Calories, Fat 4g, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 13g, Cholesterol 38mg, Sodium 209mg, Fiber 1g
Recipe from McCormick - Spices & Seasonings
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