Description
A refreshing and flavorful shrimp bruschetta recipe perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 firm Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and cooked
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 oz baby mozzarella cheese balls, halved
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp good quality basil pesto
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan, more if you like
- 1 French baguette, sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Place the diced tomatoes in a colander for 10 mins to drain its juices. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Slice the shrimp horizontally through the middle (see the picture).
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, shrimp, green onions, avocado, garlic and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, basil pesto and Parmesan. Toss gently to combine.
- Transfer the shrimp bruschetta into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr.
- When ready to serve, toss the bruschetta gently to freshen. Toast the bread slices and serve next to it. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg