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Hand picking up a Zesty Shrimp Crostini topped with whipped ricotta, arugula, cherry tomato, and seared shrimp.

Zesty Shrimp Crostini

These zesty shrimp crostini come together in minutes with creamy ricotta, juicy shrimp, and crisp toasted bread. A simple, fresh appetizer that looks impressive and tastes even better.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5 crostini
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Ricotta Spread
  • 1 large tablespoon ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
For the Shrimp
  • 5 jumbo shrimp raw, peeled & deveined
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Crostini
  • 5 slices baguette regular or multigrain
  • 5 baby arugula leaves
  • 2-3 cherry tomatoes halved
  • Freshly grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Mix ricotta, horseradish sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until creamy and smooth. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
  2. In another bowl, combine shrimp with lemon juice, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
  3. Slice the baguette and toast until golden and crisp.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, until lightly caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. Spread ricotta mixture on the toasted baguette slices.
  6. Place one arugula leaf on each.
  7. Add half a cherry tomato.
  8. Top with one cooked shrimp.
  9. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan.

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