Italian Appetizers Recipes - Shrimp-Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients   

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Dash cayenne pepper

• 24 1/2-inch-thick baguette-style French bread slices (about 8 ounces)

• 5 or 6 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

• 12 ounces peeled, deveined, and cooked medium shrimp

• Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl combine olive oil, snipped oregano, garlic, and cayenne pepper; lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with some of the oil mixture.

2. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake about 5 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned, turning once.

3. To assemble, top each slice of toast with some tomato slices and one or two shrimp. If desired, garnish with oregano sprigs.