Appetizer, Shrimp Crostini

By Floridaberry

Very cute crostini!

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package crem cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 5 cloves garlic, minced and divided
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablspoons 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

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the 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.