Shrimp Bruschetta for Two Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bruschetta for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups small individual broccoli florets, rinsed; 1 pound shrimp in their shells; 2 to 4 large thick slices of good quality Italian bread (preferably not; the baguette variety); 1/4 extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely julienned seeded red or yellow bell pepper; 1 small clove garlic, peeled and very thinly sliced; 2 to 4 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; Salt; 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley snipped with scissors

Servings: persons

2 cups small individual broccoli florets, rinsed
1 pound shrimp in their shells
2 to 4 large thick slices of good quality Italian bread (preferably not
the baguette variety)
1/4 extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely julienned seeded red or yellow bell pepper
1 small clove garlic, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 to 4 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Salt
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley snipped with scissors

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and boil the broccoli, over high heat, uncovered for a minute or until just cooked through.
2
Drain, refresh under cold water and pat dry.
3
Peel the shrimp cut through the indentation in the back, devein if the back looks dirty, halve then cut them cross-wise into 1-inch pieces.
4
Lightly toast or grill your bread how many slices of bread you toast depends on the size of the bread.
5
Center the grilled bread in the middle of two dinner plates.
6
Heat a large heavy skillet until hot.
7
Swirl in the olive oil for 10 seconds to heat up.
8
Add the bell peppers and saute, stirring continuously, for 1 minute or until they begin to get tender.
9
Add the broccoli, shrimp and garlic and saute briskly, tossing continuously for a minute or until the shrimp are barely cooked.
10
Add the white wine and cook until almost evaporated.
11
Stir in the red pepper, season to taste with salt and remove from the heat.
12
Stir in the parsley and spoon over the bruschetta.

245

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups small individual broccoli florets, rinsed, 1 pound shrimp in their shells, 2 to 4 large thick slices of good quality Italian bread (preferably not, the baguette variety), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Bruschetta for Two 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!

Shrimp Bruschetta for Two

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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