Limoncello Shrimp Crostini Recipe A Savory Shrimp Appetizer

SHRIMP AND FENNEL CROSTINI

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with extra-virgin olive oil. Add the 3 smashed garlic cloves and the crushed red pepper and bring to a medium heat. When the garlic is brown and very aromatic remove the garlic and discard. It has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the fennel, season with salt, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the fennel is wilted and soft but does not have any color. Add the shrimp and white wine and season with salt. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until the wine has evaporated. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed. Reserve.
• Toast or grill each piece of bread and rub with the whole garlic clove. Drizzle each toast generously with extra-virgin olive oil and top with the shrimp/fennel mixture. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Try not to eat them all yourself.

SCALLOP AND SHRIMP CROSTINI

Steps:

• Slice loaf of bread 1/4-inch thick.
• Combine scallops and shrimp in food processor, coarsely chop. Spread chopped mixture on slices of bread and bake on low heat in a preheated 400 degree oven until cooked through.
• Drizzle with olive oil on top of crostini, sprinkle with salt and garnish with chopped cilantro.

GARLIC SHRIMP CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Lightly brush bread slices with olive oil and bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
• Combine cream cheese, goat cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic; set aside.
• Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add garlic, shrimp, and bell pepper.
• Cook and stir 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
• Spread each bread slice with cheese mixture, top with 2 shrimp and serve.

SHRIMP LIMONCELLO

Steps:

• In a saute pan, mix the oil, garlic, zest and herbs.
• Heat the pan to medium-high. Cook until the mixture becomes aromatic, (less than a minute).
• Add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp become pink, 3-4 minutes, tossing to blend the shrimp and herb mixture.
• Remove shrimp and set aside.
• Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and return to the stovetop.
• Add Limoncello to the pan and cook over medium-high heat until it is reduced in half.
• Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and cream.
• Pour over the shrimp.

SHRIMP LIMONCELLO

Steps:

• Peel and de-vein shrimp. Dredge shrimp lightly in flour.
• Place shrimp in medium to hot saucepan with olive oil; sauté lightly, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove shrimp from pan, also empty oil, but do not wipe out pan.
• Add garlic and shallots to pan; sauté on medium heat until light golden.
• Pour in Caravella Limoncello and consumme and stir. Stir in tomato paste. Raise heat and bring ingredients to a boil.
• Add shrimp and butter (latter cut into pieces). Let sauce reduce and thicken until it is the consistency of heavy cream, but do not overcook shrimp; may need to remove shrimp before sauce is finished cooking.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with fettuccine or risotto and sautéed spinach.

SHRIMP CROSTINI

Steps:

• Lightly saute the garlic in olive oil. Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until the shrimp turn pink, about a minute. Do not overcook.
• Place the shrimp and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until very finely minced. Add the butter in small pieces and process until the mixture is fairly smooth. Fold in the parsley and capers. Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Chilling can also be overnight.
• Allow the shrimp mixture to soften slightly at room temperature. Lightly toast the bread. Spread the shrimp mixture on the toast, garnish with tiny cooked shrimp or capers and serve.

CREAMY SHRIMP CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Lightly brush 1 side of each baguette slice with oil. Arrange on 2 baking sheets. Broil until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
• Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard in large bowl to blend. Mix in shrimp, green onions, dill and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store toasts in airtight container at room temperature. Cover shrimp mixture and chill.)
• Spread 1 tablespoon shrimp mixture atop each toast. Arrange crostini on baking sheets; broil until shrimp mixture begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Top with parsley.