Vanilla Shrimp Crostini
1 loaf French bread
2 ounces Gruyere or Manchego cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Basil Leaves
1/4 teaspoon red Pepper, Ground Cayenne
Roasted red peppers, chopped (optional)
Fresh chives, snipped (optional)
1. Slice bread on the diagonal into 24 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place on baking sheet; broil until lightly toasted on both sides. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into very thin slices. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Add wine, vanilla, basil and red pepper; cook 2 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan. Boil sauce 1 minute; remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. The butter must melt gradually to form a creamy sauce.
3. To assemble appetizers, brush toasted bread slices with warm sauce from skillet. Top with 1 to 2 thin slices of cheese, then 1 to 2 shrimp (depending on size); brush with additional sauce. Garnish with roasted red pepper and chives, if desired.
Yield: | 24 servings | |||
Prep Time: | 0 hr 15 mins | |||
Cook Time: | 0 hr 10 mins | |||
Ready In: | 0 hr 10 mins | |||
Category: | Appetizer | |||
Main Ingredient: | Vegetables | |||
Cooking Method: | Broiling |
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Recipe Tags: | Vanilla Shrimp Crostini | Vanilla Shrimp Crostini Recipes | Appetizer Recipes | appetizer |
The first time I've seen this, and it looks top-quality. I have to eat it some day