Argentina Red Shrimp Pesto Crostini

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Argentina Red Shrimp Pesto Crostini

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Recipe Data

12
Servings
15min
Prep
15min
Total

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    Description

    Warm, tender shrimp on lightly toasted baguettes are even more delicious with the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes and basil.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 12
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    1 (10-oz.) Hy-Vee Bakery baguette
    6 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil, divided
    12 tail-on, peeled & deveined raw Argentina red shrimp (16 to 25 count)
    ½ c. refrigerated basil pesto
    ¾ c. chopped Basket & Bushel gourmet medley tomatoes
    Gustare Vita balsamic glaze, for serving
    Fresh basil, for garnish

    Things To Grab

    • Pastry brush
    • Large nonstick skillet
    • Paper towels

    Directions

    1. Cut baguette diagonally into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices; brush both sides with 4 tablespoons olive oil. Cook slices in large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, turning halfway through. Remove from skillet; set aside.

    2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp reach 145 degrees. Slightly cool shrimp.

    3. To serve, spread pesto on one side of toasted baguette slices; top with tomatoes. Lightly drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired. Top each with 1 shrimp. Garnish with basil, if desired.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    150 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 300mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 7g
    • Protein: 3g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 2%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 2%