Shrimp Bruschetta

Submitted by: EatShrimp.com	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Appetizers
Quantity: 6 servings	Preparation time: 0:20 hr. Cooking time: 0:05 hr.

Ingredients

8 oz	cooked small or salad-size shrimp	225 g
4	tomatoes, ripe, diced	4
4 tbsp	balsamic vinegar	60 mL
1/2 cup	olive oil	125 mL
1 tbsp	lemon juice	15 mL
1/4 tsp	garlic powder	1 mL
1/4 tsp	black pepper	1 mL
1 tbsp	fresh chopped basil	15 mL
1 loaf	Italian bread	1 loaf

Preheat oven to broil.

Rinse shrimp and let drain in colander.

In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, basil and lemon juice. Mix well.

Slice bread 1/4-in/0.5-mL thick, brush with olive oil and toast under broiler until lightly brown. Remove from oven.

Spoon shrimp mixture on top of toasted bread and serve immediately.

Fun take on a classic bruschetta.

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