A tantalizing combination of textures and flavors, this appetizer is a great replacement for shrimp cocktail on the holiday buffet.

Makes 24 (1 slice) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 115
Sodium: 209mg
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g

Vanilla Shrimp Crostini

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
2 ounces Gruyere or Manchego cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Basil Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Ground Cayenne
Chopped roasted red peppers and snipped chives, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Slice bread on the diagonal into 24 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place on baking sheet; broil until lightly toasted on both sides. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into very thin slices. Set aside.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Add wine, vanilla, basil and red pepper; cook 2 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan. Boil sauce 1 minute; remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. The butter must melt gradually to form a creamy sauce.

3. To assemble appetizers, brush toasted bread slices with warm sauce from skillet. Top with 1 to 2 thin slices of cheese, then 1 to 2 shrimp (depending on size); brush with additional sauce. Garnish with roasted red pepper and chives, if desired.

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