Best 8 Gulf Shrimp Crostini Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our diverse collection of Gulf shrimp crostini recipes. Embark on a seafood extravaganza as we present an array of delectable crostini creations, each showcasing the succulent flavors of Gulf shrimp. From classic to contemporary, our recipes cater to every taste and occasion. Dive into the timeless elegance of our traditional shrimp crostini, featuring plump shrimp atop a crispy baguette, adorned with a vibrant salsa and a hint of lemon zest. Experience a Mediterranean twist with our Mediterranean-inspired crostini, where succulent shrimp are paired with aromatic herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and a tangy feta spread. For a spicy kick, our Cajun shrimp crostini will set your taste buds ablaze with a zesty blend of Cajun spices and succulent shrimp, served on a toasted crostini. And for those with a penchant for bold flavors, our spicy Thai shrimp crostini tantalizes with a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy notes, featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a fiery Thai sauce. No matter your preference, our Gulf shrimp crostini recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC SHRIMP CROSTINI



Garlic Shrimp Crostini image

Provided by George Graham

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 baguette slices (about ½" thick)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter
½ cup chopped leeks
1 thinly sliced lemon, seeds removed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Acadiana Table Cajun Seasoning Blend, see recipe here
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 dozen extra jumbo (16/20 count) shrimp, peeled, tail-on, and deveined
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Dash of hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment and add the baguette slices. Lightly brush with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until toasted on both sides, about 8 minutes. Keep warm for serving.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Once the butter melts, add the leeks and lemon slices. Cook until the leeks are tender, and the edge of the lemon slices begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the rosemary, parsley, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes and add the wine, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir the skillet and cook off the alcohol and reduce by half, 3 to 5 minutes. While stirring, add Cajun seasoning, white pepper, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  • You can hold this recipe at this point until your guests are ready to eat. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, and add the shrimp. Cook on both sides until pink and done. Sprinkle over the cheese and stir once more to distribute.
  • For serving, nestle a toasted crostini round into the sauce and top with a shrimp. Spoon some of the sauce over each shrimp and serve family-style with the skillet in the center of the table. Serve with hot sauce on the side to give your guests the option.

SHRIMP CROSTINI



Shrimp Crostini image

Without a doubt my finest creation! If you like it spicy, you can add a splash of your favorite hot sauce.

Provided by E. Nigma

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 32 crostini, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 thin French baguette
olive oil
1 garlic clove, cut in half
1 lb shrimp, de-shelled, de-veined, no tails
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemon, juice of, to taste
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice baguette on the diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Lightly brush one side of slices with olive oil and rub with cut clove of garlic. Place on baking sheet and toast in oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and red pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add shrimp and saute until shrimp curls and just turns pink. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Place cooked shrimp, onion, and red pepper in food processor. Add parsley, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and lemon juice and pulse until shrimp is chopped, but do not puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon mixure onto toasted baguette slices. Garnish with minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 60.8, Sodium 312.1, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.4

SHRIMP CROSTINI



Shrimp Crostini image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     quick, appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 18 - 20 canapes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons softened butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons capers, chopped
18 to 20 thin rounds of French or Italian bread, 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Tiny cooked shrimp or capers for garnish

Steps:

  • Lightly saute the garlic in olive oil. Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until the shrimp turn pink, about a minute. Do not overcook.
  • Place the shrimp and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until very finely minced. Add the butter in small pieces and process until the mixture is fairly smooth. Fold in the parsley and capers. Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Chilling can also be overnight.
  • Allow the shrimp mixture to soften slightly at room temperature. Lightly toast the bread. Spread the shrimp mixture on the toast, garnish with tiny cooked shrimp or capers and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 857, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 152 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1918 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY SHRIMP CROSTINI



Creamy Shrimp Crostini image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Cheese     Shellfish     Appetizer     Broil     Cocktail Party     Oscars     Wedding     Cream Cheese     Shrimp     Winter     Shower     Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

40 1/2-inch-thick diagonal baguette slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup minced green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Lightly brush 1 side of each baguette slice with oil. Arrange on 2 baking sheets. Broil until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard in large bowl to blend. Mix in shrimp, green onions, dill and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store toasts in airtight container at room temperature. Cover shrimp mixture and chill.)
  • Spread 1 tablespoon shrimp mixture atop each toast. Arrange crostini on baking sheets; broil until shrimp mixture begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Top with parsley.

SHRIMP CROSTINI



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Toasted bread rounds with a flavorful cream cheese spread and fresh cooked shrimp on top.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
5 cloves minced and divided garlic
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced, plus more for garnish fresh parsley
24 medium peeled and deveined fresh shrimp
24 toasted rounds of French bread
halved, for garnish cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • 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.

SHRIMP SCAMPI CROSTINI



Shrimp Scampi Crostini image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 20 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed with a press
1 pound Market Pantry® Raw Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Market Pantry® Demi French Bread, cut into 20½-inch slices
1 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter with the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until just opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • 2. Toast the bread slices in a toaster oven or oven. Top each with 3 to 4 shrimp and drizzle with the pan sauces. Grate the lemon zest directly over the shrimp, then squeeze some lemon juice on top. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND FENNEL CROSTINI



Shrimp and Fennel Crostini image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 10 to 15 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, 3 smashed and 1 whole
Pinch crushed red pepper
1 bulb fennel, shaved thin on a Japanese mandolin and tossed with the juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1/4 cup fennel fronds, reserved
Kosher salt
1/2 pound (21 to 25) shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices on the bias

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan with extra-virgin olive oil. Add the 3 smashed garlic cloves and the crushed red pepper and bring to a medium heat. When the garlic is brown and very aromatic remove the garlic and discard. It has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the fennel, season with salt, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the fennel is wilted and soft but does not have any color. Add the shrimp and white wine and season with salt. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until the wine has evaporated. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed. Reserve.
  • Toast or grill each piece of bread and rub with the whole garlic clove. Drizzle each toast generously with extra-virgin olive oil and top with the shrimp/fennel mixture. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Try not to eat them all yourself.

CROSTINI WITH SPICED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



Crostini with Spiced Crab and Shrimp Salad image

Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake     Low Cal     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup bottled clam juice
10 ounces medium uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cups thinly sliced green onions
2/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces flaked crabmeat (about 2 cups lightly packed)
1/3 cup (about) olive oil
40 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices sourdough baguette
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring clam juice to simmer in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cover and simmer until opaque, turning once, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; coarsely chop shrimp. Place shrimp in small bowl. Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix onions and next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Stir in shrimp, cooking liquid and crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly brush oil over both sides of each bread slice. Arrange bread on baking sheet in single layer. Bake until bread is crisp and golden, about 4 minutes per side. Cool. (Seafood salad and toasts can be made 1 day ahead. Keep seafood salad chilled. Store toasts airtight at room temperature.)
  • Spread seafood salad evenly over toasts. Arrange on serving dish. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your crostini. Use fresh, succulent shrimp, ripe avocado, and flavorful tomatoes.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp can become tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality baguette: A sturdy baguette will hold up well to the toppings and won't get soggy. Look for a baguette that is crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
  • Don't overcrowd the crostini: When assembling the crostini, don't pile on too many toppings. You want each bite to have a balance of flavors and textures.
  • Serve the crostini immediately: Crostini are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. If you need to make them ahead of time, assemble them just before serving.

Conclusion:

Gulf shrimp crostini are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With their combination of fresh, flavorful ingredients, these crostini are sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these gulf shrimp crostini a try. You won't be disappointed!

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