Shelly's Recipe

GINGERED SHRIMP TOASTS

Category: Hot

1 thin baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 small onion
4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 tsp lemon juice plus 1 additional tbsp
Salt
1/2 lb cooked medium shrimp, each sliced in half lengthwise
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Ground black pepper

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush bread slices with 1/4 cup oil. Bake on baking sheet until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Process ginger, garlic, and onion in food processor until smooth. Add cream cheese, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt and process until smooth. Toss shrimp, remaining oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, basil, chives, and salt and pepper to taste in bowl.

Spread each toast with cream cheese mixture and top with 1 sliced shrimp. Serve.

Makes about 36 pieces

Make-Ahead Note: The cream cheese spread can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. The seasoned shrimp can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.