Shrimp Crostini Recipe

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Shrimp Crostini
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Directions:

  1. Vegetable Salsa:.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and lightly season lightly with salt and pepper and stir well to combine all vegetables.
  3. Lightly coat mixture with lemon-tarragon vinaigrette, but just to flavor the vegetables; do not drown them in the dressing.
  4. Reserve to a mixing bowl and refrigerate.
  5. Toast Points:.
  6. Cut baguette into angled slices of 2” in length and 1/2” inch thick and lightly butter.
  7. Lightly toast bread at 375°F until light in golden color; this can be done in advance.
  8. Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette:.
  9. Combine all ingredients in a bowl except for olive oil and transfer to a blender. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until a smooth emulsification is created. Adjust the seasonings to taste and add more honey for a sweeter finish. Reserve to a squeeze bottle and refrigerate.
  10. As prepared for service:.
  11. Lightly sprinkle (4) toast points with shredded Monterey jack to order and melt cheese in a 450°F oven for about 1 minute; be careful not to burn the cheese.
  12. Remove from oven and place half of each shrimp on each toast point and arrange at an angle on an oval plate atop a small bed of arugula drizzled with lemon-tarragon vinaigrette.
  13. Plating:.
  14. Arrange a bed of arugula on an oval plate and lightly drizzle with lemon-tarragon vinaigrette.
  15. Put (4) toast points in oven on a sizzle plate lightly sprinkled with shredded Jack for approximately (1) minute.
  16. Remove from oven and arrange atop of arugula at an angle on the plate.
  17. Place half of one shrimp on top of each toast point.
  18. Add vegetable salsa on top of each shrimp.
  19. Drizzle lemon-tarragon vinaigrette over each piece (lightly, do not soak).
  20. Note: You can substitute lobster, crab, or scallops for the shrimp if you choose.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 560.46 Kcal (2347 kJ)
Calories from fat 447.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.68g 76%
Cholesterol 48.6mg 16%
Sodium 447.23mg 19%
Potassium 252.78mg 5%
Total Carbs 17.88g 6%
Sugars 5.97g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 11.55g 23%
Vitamin C 49.9mg 83%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 14.4mg 80%
Calcium 205.1mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.51 Kcal (1187 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.13g 76%
Cholesterol 24.58mg 16%
Sodium 226.23mg 19%
Potassium 127.87mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.04g 6%
Sugars 3.02g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1g 8%
Protein 5.84g 23%
Vitamin C 25.2mg 83%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 33%
Iron 7.3mg 80%
Calcium 103.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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