Shrimp and White Bean-Chive Puree with Crostini

By á-2304

Ingredients

• 1 Baguette
• 24 fresh large shrimp
• 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow sweet pepper
• 3 Tbsp. snipped chives
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400. Lightly brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Arrange bread slices on baking sheets. Bake about 8 minutes. Cool.

In a large saucepan, cook shrimp in a large amount of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Chill until needed.

Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine beans, yellow sweet pepper, the snipped chives, and garlic. Cover and process until creamy. Add cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cover and process until well mixed.

To serve, sprinkle shrimp with chive pieces. Serve shrimp and mixture on baguette slices.