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Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

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The quickest and easiest appetizer you can whip up that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!




Ingredients
  • 1 French baguette, ends trimmed and cut into 1/3-inch slices
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Place baguette slices in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes; set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, avocado, parsley and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Top each baguette slice with shrimp mixture.
  7. Serve immediately.

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