Shrimp Crostini Appetizer

Made by Dacia from http://www.finedinings.com/

*prepare crostini baguette slices ahead of time, just before serving spoon on shrimp mixture

Ingredients:

• 2 Baguettes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• oil for bread slices
• 1 garlic clove cut in half
• 8 ounces salad shrimp, coarsely chopped, or use fresh crab meat or a combination of both
• 1 large red or green bell pepper, small dice
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated
• 5 drops Tabasco Sauce (I use more)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. Lightly brush one side baguette bread slices with oil, rub with garlic clove; place on baking sheet and toast in oven at 350° for 7 minutes.

2. In a small bowl combine shrimp (reserve a few whole pieces for garnish), bell pepper, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, lime juice, mustard, cheese and Tabasco sauce; add salt and pepper. Spoon shrimp mixture on crostini, garnish with parsley, reserved shrimp and serve.

**Makes approximately 2 cups