Shrimp Bruschetta

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Yields: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1
  • pound cooked small shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped (reserve 16 whole for garnish, optional)
  • 2 2
  • small tomatoes, cored and chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 2
  • tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 1
  • tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 1
  • clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 1
  • tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 2
  • tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2
  • tablespoons rice vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 16 16
  • slices of French bread

Preparation

Step 1

Mix shrimp, tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic and parsley. Add oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Keep covered and chilled.

Prepare grill and set rack 6 inches from heat. Lightly brush one side of each piece of bread with oil. Grill bread, oiled side up, for 1 minute. Turn and grill other side until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of shrimp mixture on top of oiled side of each bread slice. Garnish with whole shrimp, if desired.