Shelly's Recipe

SHRIMP CROSTINI

Category: Bruschetta, Crostini and Canapes

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
5 cloves garlic, minced and divided
2 tbsp minced green onion
1 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp minced fresh parsley leaves
24 medium fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
24 toasted French bread rounds
Cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish
Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, green onion and pepper; set aside.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add remaining 3 cloves garlic and parsley. Add shrimp; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until pink and firm. Do not overcook.

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over French bread rounds. Top each with 1 shrimp. Garnish with tomato halves and parsley leaves.