Garlic Shrimp Crostini with Avocado & Crispy Onions
Ingredients:
For the Crostini:
– 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 garlic clove
– Salt to taste
For the Garlic Shrimp:
– 12-16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
– 3 tbsp butter
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– Salt & black pepper to taste
– 1 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Avocado
– 1 large ripe avocado slice
– 1 tbsp lime juice
– Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings:
– ¼ cup crispy fried onions
– ½ cup fresh microgreens
– Edible flowers
– Herb oil
Herb Oil (Optional Drizzle):
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil)
– 1 tsp lemon zest
– Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crostini:
– Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Brush baguette slices with olive oil, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp.
– While still warm, rub each slice with a cut garlic clove for extra flavor.
2. Make the Garlic Shrimp:
– In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 sec until fragrant.
– Add shrimp, season with salt & pepper, and cook 2-3 mins per side until pink and opaque.
– Finish with lemon juice and parsley. Remove from heat.
3. Slice Avocado:
– Slice avocado with lime juice,
salt & pepper.
4. Herb Oil (Optional):
– Blend olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and salt until smooth. Strain if desired.
5. Assemble:
1. A layer of slice avocado on each crostini.
2. Top with 1-2 garlic shrimp.
3. Sprinkle crispy onions over the shrimp.
4. Arrange microgreens and edible flowers around the plate.
5. Drizzle with herb oil for a gourmet finish.
