pat's Recipe

Caramelized Onion & Shrimp Bruschetta

Category: Bruschetta

Ingredients
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 thin slices baguette, toasted
24 peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)

Preparation
1. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; set aside for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened and beginning to color, 5-10 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, 15-25 minutes more.

3. Drain and chop raisins; add to onions along with capers, dill, pepper and salt. Cook uncovered, stirring, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool for at least 30 minutes.

4. Top each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon onion spread and 1 shrimp.

Serves 24.