shrimp & avocado french bread pizza
I found this recipe called "Shrimp Melts" in a newspaper. It sounded really good, but it lacked something. So I brushed the bread with olive oil,added fresh herbs, more cheese, and switched Pico de Gallo for regular salsa. Yes! Much better.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
10 Min
method
Broil
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - french bread loaf
- 3/4 pound shrimp, cleaned and diced
- 3/4 cup pico de gallo
- 2 large avocados
- 2 cups fresh basil, cut into strips
- 1/2 tablespoon ea. fresh oregano & thyme, chopped
- 1 cup ea. mozzarella & cheddar cheese, shredded
- - olive oil
How To Make shrimp & avocado french bread pizza
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Step 1Split french bread in half lengthwise. Using a pastry brush, brush each half with olive oil.
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Step 2Take several basil leaves and roll them up like a cigar. Slice vertically into strips.
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Step 3Spray lg skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Saute shrimp, Pico de Gallo, and 1/2 cup basil strips for about 4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
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Step 4Sprinkle oregano, thyme and the other 1 1/2 cups of basil strips onto both halves of bread.
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Step 5Divide avocado slices evenly and place on each half of bread. Spoon shrimp mixture over avocado.
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Step 6Top first with cheddar, and then mozzarella, and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts. Cut each h half into 6 pieces. Note: Great served with a green salad.
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