Shrimp Mousse Crostini with Dill Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 pounds plus 15 uncooked medium shrimp
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup (3 ounces) whipped cream cheese
- 1 (2-ounce) jar fresh salmon caviar
- 30 (1/4-inch thick) slices French baguette
- Fresh dill sprigs
How to cook Shrimp Mousse Crostini with Dill:
- Place shrimp in heavy large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring just to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat. Let stand 2 minutes. Drain shrimp; peel and devein. Cut 15 shrimp in half lengthwise; wrap, chill, and reserve for garnish.
- Place remaining shrimp in processor. Add lemon juice and lemon peel; blend until smooth. Transfer puree to medium bowl; mix in chopped dill. Fold in cream cheese, then caviar. Season mousse to taste with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush bread slices lightly on both sides with olive oil. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until beginning to color, turning once, about 8 minutes. Cool crostini completely.
- Spread mousse on crostini. Stand reserved shrimp halves in mousse.
- Garnish crostini with dill sprigs.
Note:
The Shrimp Mousse Crostini with Dill recipe very easy to prepare and so good!
Comments:
In Italian, “crostini” means “little toasts,” and it is a very accurate description of the food. Crostini are made by thinly slicing bread, typically plain white bread, and toasting or grilling so that it becomes crispy.
This recipe for Shrimp Mousse Crostini with Dill serves/makes: 30 crostini
The Shrimp Mousse Crostini with Dill recipe is adopted from Bon Appetit Magazine – November 2004.
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Salad
Cuisine: Italian