Shrimp Bruschetta with Garlic Tomato Basil
Ingredients
- For the Tomato Basil Topping
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes or roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Shrimp
- 300 g medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Bruschetta Bread
- 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- Optional: 1 garlic clove for rubbing on toasted bread
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato basil mixture by combining tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the shrimp in olive oil with garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until pink and cooked through. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Toast the bread slices with olive oil in the oven or on a pan until golden.
- Rub warm bread with a cut garlic clove for added flavor (optional).
- Top with tomato mixture, followed by shrimp.
- Serve immediately.