Shrimp Bruschetta with Limoncello
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 12 large shrimp, cleaned with tails left on
- 1 lemon, zest finely grated and juiced
- 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced into 16 slices, or 8 slices country bread
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped to yield 1/4 cup
- Preheat the broiler or grill.
- In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until just smoking.
- Add the garlic and cook until it turns light brown.
- Add the shrimp and cook without turning for 2 to 3 minutes, until bright red.
- Turn the shrimp over and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the lemon juice, and limoncello, and cook until reduced to about 1/3, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Grill or toast the bread and place on a platter.
- Spoon 1 shrimp with sauce onto each toast, sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley, and serve immediately.
extravirgin olive oil, garlic, shrimp, lemon, limoncello liqueur, salt, baguette, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/shrimp-bruschetta-with-limoncello-recipe.html (may not work)