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Spicy Shrimp Bruschetta

Spicy Shrimp Bruschetta

This Spicy Shrimp Bruschetta features juicy poached shrimp tossed with heirloom tomatoes, peppers, onion, and basil served on crispy slices of garlic-rubbed toast.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time (optional) 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Poached Shrimp
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 400g (14oz) shrimp peeled
Spicy Shrimp Bruschetta
  • 1 batch poached shrimp see above
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic divided
  • 2 red pencil hot peppers thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chiffonade
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8 slices crusty bread
  • additional olive oil for drizzling
  • ½ cup Grana Padano shaved using a vegetable peeler

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet

Method
 

For the Shrimp
  1. Pour the water into a skillet. Add the garlic, lemon juice, bay leaves, olive oil, and Old Bay seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
    2 cups water, 3 cloves garlic, 2 lemons, 3 bay leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  2. Take the skillet off of the heat and immediately add the shrimp. Cover and let sit for 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
    400g (14oz) shrimp
  3. Transfer the shrimp to an ice bath and let sit for 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and chill until ready to use.
For the Bruschetta
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. Chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl. Mince one clove of the garlic and add it to the shrimp. Place the tomatoes, onion, hot peppers, and basil in the bowl as well.
    1 batch poached shrimp, 2 heirloom tomatoes, ½ red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 red pencil hot peppers, ¼ cup fresh basil
  3. Add the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt to the bowl and stir to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes. **
    ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt
  4. While the flavors are mingling, arrange the bread slices on the baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and place them in the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Take them out of the oven and rub them all over with the remaining garlic clove.
    8 slices crusty bread , additional olive oil , 2 cloves garlic
  5. Place the toast on a platter and top them with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with the Grana Padano and additional fresh basil. Serve immediately.
    ½ cup Grana Padano

Notes

** This step is optional but I do think it improves the flavor. It's always a good idea to give your ingredients some time to get acquainted.