Caribbean Bruschetta with Shrimp and Scallops

Name: Caribbean Bruschetta with Shrimp and Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil; 12 pieces thinly sliced French bread; 9 tomatoes, seeded and diced; 3 limes, juiced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 Spanish onion, sliced; 1/2 radicchio, thinly sliced; 1/2 ounce assorted mushrooms (button and shiitake); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 slices bacon, chopped and cooked; 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves; 6 large shrimp; 6 large scallops; Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 tablespoons freshly sliced green onion

Servings: persons

2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
12 pieces thinly sliced French bread
9 tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 Spanish onion, sliced
1/2 radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2 ounce assorted mushrooms (button and shiitake)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 slices bacon, chopped and cooked
1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
6 large shrimp
6 large scallops
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons freshly sliced green onion

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Drizzle olive oil over bread and toast lightly in the oven.
3
In a large bowl, add tomatoes, lime juice, balsamic and sugar and stir to combine.
4
In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add onion and cooked until caramelized.
5
Add radicchio and mushrooms and cook until radicchio has wilted and mushrooms have released their liquid.
6
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
7
Add minced garlic and cooked bacon and stir to combine.
8
Remove from heat and allow to completely cool.
9
Fold cooked onion-bacon mixture into the tomato mixture and add the chopped cilantro.
10
Preheat grill to high.
11
Grill shrimp and scallops until opaque.
12
Season both sides with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
13
Remove from the grill and slice the scallops and shrimp in half.
14
Top each toasted bread slice with the tomato mixture, grilled scallop, and grilled shrimp and garnish with sliced green onions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil, 12 pieces thinly sliced French bread, 9 tomatoes, seeded and diced, 3 limes, juiced, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Bruschetta with Shrimp and Scallops falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!