Shrimp Crostini

Shrimp Crostini

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup mayonnaise

5 cloves garlic, minced and divided

2 tablespoons minced green onion

1 tablespoon black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

24 medium fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

24 toasted French bread rounds

Cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish

Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Method

In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, green onion and pepper; set aside. 

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add remaining 3 cloves garlic and parsley. Add shrimp; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until pink and firm. Do not overcook. 

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over French bread rounds. Top each with 1 shrimp. Garnish with tomato halves and parsley leaves.