Crostini with Onion, Clam Or Shrimp
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Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

1 loaf baguette herbed bread
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon seasoning to taste
1/4 cup white wine -- (optional)
2 1/2 tablespoons butter or oil
1/2 cup basil -- (fresh if possible)
1/3 cup cheese -- (parmesan or romano)
2 cloves garlic
2 medium sliced roma tomatoes -- up to 3
1/2 cup sliced onion or
1 can minced clams or shrimp -- (optional)
 

Preparation:

Take baguette of herbed bread. Slice into approx 1" thick pieces. Cover both surfaces with butter (seasoned is best -- we use basil, oregano, garlic and pepper). Place slices on a baking pan. In a small saucepan, combine wine, oil/butter, garlic (and clams or shrimp) and simmer for five minutes. Add basil (and parmesan or romano cheese) and heat for about a minute and then remove from heat. Let stand until thick. Spoon pesto over the bread. Put sliced tomatoes on top and cover with slice of mozzarella. Place baking pan in the oven and broil until the cheese starts to brown.

 

Nutritional Information:

29 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (64% calories from fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 21mg Sodium