Recipe: Delicious Mike's Shrimp Bruschetta

Mike's Shrimp Bruschetta. You can use artichokes in oil - just shake them off and drain as much as you can. Fry until onions and garlic are just translucent and shrimp are pink. When you're ready to cook the shrimp, pour oil in a pan and heat it on medium to medium-high heat until it's sizzling.

Mike's Spicy Garlic Thai Shrimp & Rice. This easy bruschetta recipe is a go-to summer appetizer that will leave everyone satisfied and coming back for more. Perfect for summer parties, weeknight dinners, or even weekend brunch! You can have Mike's Shrimp Bruschetta using 23 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Mike's Shrimp Bruschetta

1. You need of Bruschetta.
2. You need of Firm Roma Tomatoes [1" chopped].
3. You need of Artichokes [in water-fully drained-chopped].
4. You need of Purple Onions [sliced].
5. Prepare of Green Onions [sliced].
6. It's of Garlic Cloves [crushed and minced + 2 whole reserved].
7. You need of Fresh Basil [chopped & packed - reserve some for garnish].
8. You need of Fresh Parsley [chopped & packed + reserves for garnish].
9. Prepare of Sun Dried Tomatoes [packed-fine chop].
10. It's of Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese [+ reserves for garnish].
11. It's of Sea Salt [+ reserves for garnish].
12. You need of Fresh Ground Black Pepper [+ reserves for garnish].
13. You need of Italian Seasoning.
14. It's of Quality Olive Oil.
15. Prepare of Quality Red Wine.
16. It's of Onion Powder.
17. You need of Seafood.
18. Prepare of Frozen Large Shrimp [raw - de-thawed - de-veined - de-shelled].
19. You need of Breads.
20. It's of Dense/Heavy Garlic Bread.
21. You need of Baguette Loaf.
22. It's of Options.
23. It's of Balsamic Vinager.

There's nothing quite like a good fresh and flavorful bruschetta appetizer to get your meal started. It's one of the classic things to order at an Italian restaurant, and. Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer that is made up of grilled bread and topped with tomatoes mixed with olive oil, garlic, and salt. In my recipe I like to incorporate fresh red onion, fresh basil, sharp Parmesan cheese, and lots of fresh olive oil.

Mike's Shrimp Bruschetta instructions

1. If using [dried] sun dried tomatoes - place them in 1/2 cup red wine and enough water to cover them. Boil until soft. About 3 minutes. Drain and chop. If not, fine chop and place in frying pan..
2. If serving a Chilled or Warmed Bruchetta - chop your tomatoes and fully drain your canned artichokes. Gently squeeze artichokes in cheese cloth or a clean towel to complete straining if needed. You can use artichokes in oil - just shake them off and drain as much as you can..
3. For a Warmed Bruschetta: Add 2 tbs olive oil to your pan, heat it up and add your onions, garlic, sun dried tomatoes and shrimp. Fry until onions and garlic are just translucent and shrimp are pink. About three minutes. You'll want a slight crisp to your veggies so don't over cook them. Or, burn your garlic. ° Shrimp not pictured. It was a little late arriving!.
4. Add your tomato mixture and cook until heated. About 2 minutes. One tip if you have the time: Sit your fresh basil and fresh parsley to the side - add them to your heated tomato mixture and toss 35 seconds before serving..
5. For a Chilled Bruschetta: Use pre-steamed shrimp instead of the raw called for in the warmed bruchetta. Drain your artichokes well. Mix everything in a large bowl. Allow it all to marinate for at least an hour in the fridge. The sea salt will help pull some additional fluids from both your tomatoes and artichokes..
6. When ready to serve - mix again - pull contents from marinade bowl and place on toasted bread. Sprinkle tops with fresh shaved Parmesan Cheese and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, black pepper and sea salt..
7. Pile tomato mixture on top of toasted seasoned bread. Sprinkle with fresh shaved Parmesan Cheese and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, black pepper and sea salt..
8. Slice bread 1" thick and grill [or toast] until scored and crispy. Add butter, garlic butter, olive oil or scrape grilled bread tops with raw garlic cloves while the bread is still warm..

Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet. Pizza dough garnished with a blend of bruschetta tomatoes and pizza mozzarella cheese. Pizza dough garnished with a blend of bruschetta tomatoes and pizza mozzarella cheese. This bruschetta recipe is sure to whet your guests' appetite for more. With a passion for food, Chef Mike has a flair for igniting the senses using simple, fresh ingredients with a twist.