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Creamy Shrimp Crostini

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List of Ingredients



• 1 (8-ounce) pkg. cream cheese, at room temperature
  
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  
• 1 lb. cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
  
• 1/2 cup minced green onions
  
• 1-1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• 40 crostini toasts (method follows)
  
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. With a mixer, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. Mix in shrimp, green onions, dill and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   
2. Spread 1 tablespoon of shrimp mixture atop each toast. Arrange crostini on baking sheets; broil until shrimp mixture begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Top with parsley.
   
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   CROSTINI TOAST
   
   • 1 baguette (sourdough or sweet)
   • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced in half
   • 1/2 cup olive oil
   • Salt (optional)
   • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
   
   Make crostini toasts a day or two before serving and store them in an airtight container.
   
   Slice the baguette into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Rub one side of each slice with cut garlic and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt or Parmesan, if desired.
   
   Place, oiled side up, on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crisp and brown. Cool before storing.