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April 2009

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Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary Shrimp Crostini

This shrimp crostini recipe was a finalist in the 2009 Crisco Grilling Hall Of Fame Contest. You can read about the contest on Page 1 of this recipe series. This is Page 11 of a 15-page article. Click the black links below to visit other pages.

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Lemon-Rosemary Shrimp Crostini

As a first course or an hors d’oeuvre with wine, these elegant crostini have complex flavors. Serves 8-12.

Ingredients

• No-stick cooking spray
• 1 pound (about 45-55 count) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced & zested
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (1 tablespoon optional for garnish)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted & finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), finely chopped
• 1 long baguette, cut into 24 thin slices
• Wooden skewers soaked in water

Preparation

1. Spray grill grate of either a gas grill or charcoal grill with no-stick cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place shrimp in resealable plastic bag. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, 1 tablespoon rosemary, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour half of mixture over shrimp and gently toss to coat shrimp. Set shrimp aside for 5-10 minutes.
3. To oil mixture remaining in bowl, stir in cream cheese, 1/4 cup feta, pine nuts and tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.
4. Spray both sides of baguette slices with no-stick cooking spray. Place on grill for 1-2 minutes per sides or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool slightly.
5. Meanwhile, drain excess liquid from shrimp and place on skewers. Grill 1-2 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through. To assemble, spread cheese mixture onto bread slices, then place about 2 shrimp on top. Sprinkle remaining feta and rosemary on top.

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