Roasted Shrimp And Fava Bean Pesto Toasts Recipe

Name: Roasted Shrimp And Fava Bean Pesto Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Pesto:; 1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; For the Crostini:; 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 French baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved

Servings: persons

For the Pesto:
1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
For the Crostini:
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 French baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook for 30 seconds. Drain the beans and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
2
Combine the fava beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, mint, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and blend until finely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a small bowl and stir in the cheese.
3
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Place the bread slices on a large rimmed baking sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss the shrimp with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and arrange on another baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bread is lightly toasted and the shrimp are cooked through.
4
Spread some pesto over each piece of bread and arrange the shrimp over the pesto. Top each toast with a few shards of cheese and serve.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Pesto:, 1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, 1/4 cup pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Roasted Shrimp And Fava Bean Pesto Toasts 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.

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Roasted Shrimp And Fava Bean Pesto Toasts

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