Garlic Shrimp Crostini: The Best Easy Appetizer for Any Occasion
Delight your guests with these delicious Garlic Shrimp Crostini, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 12 slices baguette
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and paprika, cooking until the shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Spread butter on each baguette slice and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Toast the slices in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Top each toasted slice with shrimp and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Use crusty bread for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg