Garlic Butter Shrimp Crostini
Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with juicy shrimp sautéed in garlicky butter and a kiss of lemon this Garlic Butter Shrimp Crostini is the perfect appetizer for your next party. Fancy without the fuss, and irresistibly delicious.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
Crostini
- 1 baguette sliced on the bias into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the baguette and lay slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toast for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley. Remove from heat.
- Spoon shrimp and garlic butter onto each crostini. Garnish with more parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try spreading whipped goat cheese or mascarpone on the toasted baguette before adding shrimp.
- Prepare crostini and shrimp ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Medium to large raw shrimp (31/40 count) are ideal for these bites.