Lemon-rosemary shrimp atop home-made crostini makes an elegant and tasty presentation. Photo courtesy J.M. Smucker Company. 
         
  	   
		
	    
	  April 2009 
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Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary Shrimp Crostini 
  
  
This shrimp crostini recipe was a finalist in the 2009 Crisco Grilling Hall Of Fame Contest. You can read about the contest on Page 1 of this recipe series. This is Page 11 of a 15-page article. Click the black links below to visit other pages. 
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 Lemon-Rosemary Shrimp Crostini
As a first course or an hors d’oeuvre with wine, these elegant crostini have complex flavors. Serves 8-12. 
Ingredients 
  - No-stick cooking spray
 
  - 1 pound (about 45-55 count) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
 
  - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
 
  - 1 lemon, juiced & zested
 
  - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (1 tablespoon optional for garnish)
 
  - 2 garlic cloves, minced
 
  - Salt and pepper to taste
 
  - 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
 
  - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
 
  - 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted & finely chopped
 
  - 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), finely chopped
 
  - 1 long baguette, cut into 24 thin slices
 
  - Wooden skewers soaked in water
 
 			
Preparation 
  - Spray grill grate of either a gas grill or charcoal grill with no-stick cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
 
  - Place shrimp in resealable plastic bag. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, 1 tablespoon rosemary, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour half of mixture over shrimp and gently toss to coat shrimp. Set shrimp aside for 5-10 minutes.
 
  - To oil mixture remaining in bowl, stir in cream cheese, 1/4 cup feta, pine nuts and tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.
 
  - Spray both sides of baguette slices with no-stick cooking spray. Place on grill for 1-2 minutes per sides or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool slightly.
 
  - Meanwhile, drain excess liquid from shrimp and place on skewers. Grill 1-2 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through. To assemble, spread cheese mixture onto bread slices, then place about 2 shrimp on top. Sprinkle remaining feta and rosemary on top.
 
 			
  
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