Seafood Bruschetta Recipes

SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA RECIPE

Steps:

• 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!

SHRIMP AND GARLIC BRUCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine tomatoes, 4 tablespoons oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in shrimp, cheese, lemon juice, basil and parsley. Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, brush baguette slices with remaining oil. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Rub toast with cut surface of garlic; discard garlic. Using a slotted spoon, top with shrimp mixture. If desired, serve with lemon wedges and top with additional fresh basil.

BEST BRUSCHETTA EVER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, dried basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, seasoning salt and ground black pepper. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

SEAFOOD BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a wide, shallow pan over medium heat, warm half the oil. Add half the garlic and cook until the garlic turns gold, about 3 minutes. Add the mussels and clams, cover, and cook over high heat until the shells are open, about 5 minutes. Add half the wine and cook uncovered until the alcohol has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the mussel and clam shells. In a clean wide, shallow pan over medium heat, warm the remaining oil. Add the remaining garlic and the crushed red pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes, until the garlic turns gold. Add the calamari, scallops, and shrimp, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are just cooked through, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the remaining wine, and continue cooking until it evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the clam and mussel mixture, and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the parsley, stir, and remove from the heat. Grill or toast the bread and top each slice with a portion of the seafood.

SEAFOOD BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler or outdoor grill.
• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, garlic and seafood. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are completely pink and the calamari and scallops are opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl combine diced tomatoes, onion, avocado, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir with a wooden spoon to combine all the ingredients. Add cooled seafood and a splash of olive oil, stirring to incorporate.
• Toast the bread under the broiler or on the grill. Top each piece with a large mound of the seafood and tomato salad.

SEAFOOD BRUSCHETTA STEW

Steps:

• Steam open the mussels in a tablespoon of water, pluck out the meat, strain the liquor through a fine filter and discard the shells. Repeat the process for the clams.
• In a large skillet melt the butter in the olive oil, add the shallot and saute until golden. Add the shellfish liquor, wine, cream, fish stock, saffron and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, cook together, and reduce a few minutes.
• Add the squid, mussels, clams, shrimp, bell pepper and parsley to the skillet, and cook for a few more minutes over medium-low, until the shrimp and squid are cooked through.
• Meanwhile, toast the bread, rub it with the garlic, and drizzle with oil. Place two slices on each plate or shallow soup bowl and ladle the seafood stew over the toast.
• Buon appetito!

HERBED SEAFOOD BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, chives, basil, mint, and garlic.
• Add in the crabmeat, shrimp, tomatoes, onion, and salt; toss to coat.
• Cut the french bread into 48 thin slices.
• Brush one side of each bread slice with a portion of the 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle lightly with pepper.
• Place bread slices, brushed side up, on a large baking sheet.
• Broil 3-4 inches from heat for 2-4 minutes or until toasted, turning once.
• Arrange bread, oiled side up on a serving platter.
• Spoon the seafood mixture on top.
• May garnish with additional chives.
• Serve immediately.