Crostini with Marinated Shrimp & White Beans

Crostini with Marinated Shrimp & White Beans photo
LorieLorie Reed

This great for a super-bowl party or compliment home-made soup on a cold day.

ingredients

  • 1 c. fresh basil leaves
  • 1 c. plus 2 T. olive oil
  • 1 T. Lemon Juice
  • 2 1/2 t. kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 t. black pepper
  • 24 large cooked shrimp, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 baguette (sliced 1/2 inch)
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 t. fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 t. chili-garlic sauce
  • Fresh parsley

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • 2

    In blender, pulse basil, 1/4 c. olive il lemon juice , 1 t. salt, and 1/2 t.n pepper until smooth. Transfer to small bowl, add shrimp, and toss to combine. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

  • 3

    Brush bread slices with oil. Arrange in single layer baking sheet and bake about 15 to 20 minutes.

  • 4

    In heavy medium saucepan heat 1/4 cup oil. Add garlic and rosemary and sauté about 2 minutes. Add stock and beans then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by 1/3. Purée until smooth. add 2 T. oil,1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and blend until incorporated.

  • 5

    Spread about 2 T. white bean mixture on each bread slice, then top each 6 shrimp halves. Drizzle with chile-garlic sauce, garnish with parsley and serve

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