Dinner: Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

24 thin slices French bread
Olive oil cooking spray
1 c. diced plum tomatoes
1 tbsp. olive oil
3/4 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
24 medium shrimp
1/4 c. pesto
Garnish: small basil leaves

Instructions

Heat broiler. Place bread on baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until lightly toasted.
Put tomatoes, 1 tsp of the oil, 1 ⁄2 tsp of the garlic, and the salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss to coat.
Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add shrimp and remaining 1 ⁄4 tsp garlic. Saute 2 minutes or just until shrimp are cooked through. Remove from heat.
To assemble, spread each piece of toasted bread with 1 ⁄2 tsp pesto. Top with about 1 ⁄2 Tbsp tomato mixture, then one shrimp.

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