Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Yield: 12 servings

Prep: 15

Cook: 10

Total: 25

The quickest and easiest appetizer you can whip up that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Everyone will beg for seconds!

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.

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