Best 8 Spicy Shrimp And Crab Bruschetta Recipes

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## Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Spicy Shrimp and Crab Bruschetta: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Spicy Shrimp and Crab Bruschetta. This delectable appetizer, boasting a vibrant fusion of flavors, textures, and colors, is guaranteed to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more. Succulent shrimp and crab, infused with a symphony of zesty spices, are perched atop crispy, toasted baguette slices. A tangy salsa fresca, bursting with the freshness of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, adds a vibrant touch, while a creamy avocado spread lends a velvety richness. Drizzled with a drizzle of zesty lime juice and sprinkled with crumbled queso fresco, each bite is an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your palate. Whether you're hosting a party or treating yourself to a special meal, this Spicy Shrimp and Crab Bruschetta is sure to be a hit. Indulge in this culinary masterpiece and let your taste buds experience a fiesta of flavors.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB BRUSCHETTA



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"Usually, I use only vegetables on my bruschetta, but I wondered how crab would taste. My family loves crab cakes, and now we love this appetizer, too," Mary Cokenour jots from Monticello, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute shallots 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the crab, tomatoes, basil and oregano; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Brush both sides of each slice of bread with remaining oil. In another large skillet, toast bread for 1-2 minutes on each side. Cut each slice in half; top with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA RECIPE



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Not your average bruschetta recipe! For a special twist, I added shrimp, avocado, and good quality basil pesto.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Sides

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5-6 firm Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and cooked
2 green onions, chopped
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
8 oz baby mozzarella cheese balls, halved
salt and pepper
1/2 lemon, juice of
olive oil
3 tbsp good quality basil pesto
3 tbsp grated Parmesan, more if you like
1 French baguette, sliced and toasted

Steps:

  • Place the diced tomatoes in a colander for 10 mins to drain its juices. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Slice the shrimp horizontally through the middle (see the picture).
  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, shrimp, green onions, avocado, garlic and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, basil pesto and Parmesan. Toss gently to combine.
  • Transfer the shrimp bruschetta into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. When ready to serve, toss the bruschetta gently to freshen. Toast the bread slices and serve next to it. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Sugar 5.6 g, Sodium 268.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16.6 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg

CRAB AND LEMON BRUSCHETTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 21m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ciabatta loaf, cut into 12 (1/2-inch thick) slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
8 ounces lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 large lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the toasts: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle both sides of the bread with the oil. Season with salt and bake until light golden, about 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute, and then rub the toasts with the cut side of the garlic.
  • For the crab: In a small bowl, gently combine the crab, lemon juice, chives, and salt.
  • For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Divide the crabmeat evenly and place on top of the toasts. Dollop with about 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture and serve immediately.

SPICY SHRIMP AND CRAB BRUSCHETTA



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Categories     Appetizer     Crab     Shrimp     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup bottled clam juice
6 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ounces crabmeat, drained
1/2 baguette, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons (about) olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring clam juice to boil in medium saucepan. Add shrimp; reduce heat to medium, cover and cook just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; cool. Coarsely chop shrimp.
  • Mix sliced green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne in medium bowl. Mix in shrimp and crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of baguette slices lightly with oil; arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake until bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cool. Mound shrimp mixture atop bread. Place on platter and serve.

SPICY SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Toss 1/2 pound peeled shrimp with 1 tablespoon each chopped chives and parsley, 1 teaspoon each red pepper flakes and lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of cayenne. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side. Spread marinara sauce on the toast rounds. Top with the shrimp; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped chives.

SIMPLE CRAB BRUSCHETTA



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This easy Spring starter is perfect for the beginnings of an Easter feast. Thick slices of sourdough, crab and crunchy radishes make a fresh, zesty starter

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Starter

Time 20m

Yield 6 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large slices sourdough
3 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
200g mixed white and brown crabmeat (we used Cornish Fifty Fifty)
2 lemons , 1 zested and juiced, 1 cut into wedges to serve
½ tsp chilli flakes
50g Greek yogurt
150g bag mixed radishes , roughly chopped
handful parsley , leaves picked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush the bread on both sides with oil, then roast on the top shelf of the oven for 10 mins until golden and crisp.
  • Mix together the crabmeat, lemon juice and 1/2 the zest, the chilli, yogurt and most of the radishes with some seasoning. Spoon the mixture onto the toasts, then top each with the leftover radishes, parsley and scatter over the remaining lemon zest. Season with pepper, drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

SPICY SHRIMP AND CRAB BRUSCHETTA RECIPE



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Provided by zeenieme

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup bottled clam juice
6 oz uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 T fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 oz crabmeat, drained
1/2 baguette, cut diagonally into 1/3 inch thick slices
3 T (about) olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring clam juice to boil in medium sauce pan. Add shrimp; reduce heat to medium, cover and cook just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; cool. Coarsely chop shrimp. Mix sliced green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika and cayenne in medium bowl. Mix in shrimp and crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. (Cover and chill) Prepare oven to 375 degrees. Brush both sides of baguette slices lightly with oil; arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake until bread is golden about 10 minutes. Cool. Mound shrimp mixture atop bread. Place on platter and serve.

SPICY SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-73168

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf Italian Bread
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
2 TBSP minced garlic
1 tap cayenne pepper
Dash of salt
Dash of pepper
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup Bertolli Arrabuiatta Sauce
1/4 cup pepperoni, diced into small pieces
Small bag of Italian blended cheeses (Asiagio, Provolone, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
Small bag of baby shrimp (precooked)

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven 350 degrees. Slice Italian bread loaf (approximately 1/2" thickness) and lightly toast in the toaster. Place toast onto a cookie sheet. Dice onion, green pepper and mix with garlic, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook onion mixture (about 2 minutes). Add cream cheese and sauce to pan and cook until all combined and cream cheese is melted. Add pepperoni and shrimp and cook enough for shrimp to be heated through. Add 1/4 cup of the cheese mix and remove from the heat. Spoon mixture onto the toast and top with remaining cheese. Place on bottom rack of oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and turn on broiler to HI. Place pan on top rack and broil until cheese is lightly browned. Serve immediately. ENJOY!

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality seafood. This will make all the difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Don't overcook your seafood. Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it, or it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your dish. This will give it a complex and delicious flavor.
  • Serve your bruschetta immediately after it is made. This will ensure that it is crispy and delicious.

Conclusion:

Spicy shrimp and crab bruschetta is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh, high-quality seafood, and it is flavored with a variety of spices and herbs. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests, and it is a great way to show off your culinary skills.

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