Spicy Tomato Prawn Salsa Bruschetta Food

SPICY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Cut french bread into thin slices (
• Cut tomatoes into thin slices and set aside.
• Keeping separated finely chop shallot, green onion, celery, cilantro, parsley, basil and oregano.
• In a pan, using 2 oz olive oil sauté until soft (3-5 min): shallot, 3 tbls green onion, celery, parsley, basil,1 1/2 tbls cilantro, 1 tbls pressed garlic.
• In a bowl mix together all cheeses (may have to microwave cheese 30 sec), cooled down sautéed ingredients from pan, garlic powder white pepper and cayenne pepper, best if refrigerated a few hours before spreading.
• Put butter remaining olive oil and remaining garlic in a cup and melt down in a microwave.
• Spread sliced bread on large cookie sheet.
• Stir butter and generously brush it on one side of each piece of bread.
• Put bread in broiler until lightly toasted.
• Spread cheese mixture on cooled down bread.
• Place sliced olives (2-3) on each piece.
• Top with 2 or 3 slices of tomato.
• Mix remaining cilantro and green onion and sprinkle over each slice.
• You may have to chop some more cilantro and green onion for this.
• Remember cilantro has a very powerful taste so use sparingly.
• You can serve cold or put in oven at 350 for 5-8 minutes not allowing cheese to run.

SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the diced tomatoes in a colander for 10 mins to drain its juices. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Slice the shrimp horizontally through the middle (see the picture).
• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, shrimp, green onions, avocado, garlic and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, basil pesto and Parmesan. Toss gently to combine.
• Transfer the shrimp bruschetta into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. When ready to serve, toss the bruschetta gently to freshen. Toast the bread slices and serve next to it. Enjoy!

RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA WITH SWEET AND SPICY TOMATOES

Steps:

• For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spread the cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and salt on a small rimmed baking sheet and toss well to coat. Roast until the tomatoes have popped and are beginning to brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
• For the spicy honey: Meanwhile, combine the honey, Calabrian chile, salt and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat to cool completely.
• For the bruschetta: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Whisk together the ricotta, salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on the bread and grill until golden brown and toasted, about 4 minutes per side. Divide the ricotta among the bread slices. Top with the tomatoes and drizzle with spicy honey. Scatter the basil over the top.

SPICY TOMATO & PRAWN SALSA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Finely chop Garlic and Chillies,
• heat oil in a saucepan and add the Garlic, Chillies, Sage and Coriander and cook until fragrant then add the Tomatoes.
• Season and simmer for 10 minutes until thick and reduced.
• Add the prawns and continue to simmer until cooked.
• stir in butter and serve.
• Serve by pouring onto crispy toasted bread.

STRAWBERRY SALSA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine strawberries, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt and jalapeno peppers in a mixing bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• Spread cheese on toasted bread.
• Top each round with 2 tsp of salsa.

PRAWN BRUSCHETTA WITH LEMONY FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pan of water to the boil then add the fennel slices for 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain well and toss with reserved fennel fronds, dill, lemon zest and juice, 2 tsp olive oil and seasoning.
• Brush the slices of bread with remaining oil. Place in a hot griddle pan (or under a grill) and toast on both sides until lightly charred. Rub one side of each slice with the garlic, then divide the fennel salad between them. Top with the prawns, then the rocket and serve.

LEMONY PRAWN BRUSCHETTAS

Steps:

• Toast the bread and keep warm. Heat the oil in a wok, then cook the garlic and chilli until sizzling. Turn the heat up, add the prawns, then cook until pink. Remove from the heat, then add the lemon juice and coriander. Season, then serve piled on toast with rocket leaves.

SPICY LIME PRAWNS SERVED WITH TOMATO AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa, combine tomatoes, avocado, spring onion, chilli, coriander, garlic, lime juice and oil in a bowl and season with salt and pepper (you may make this upto 3 hours in advance. Cover tightly with cling film and refrigerate).
• You will need 4 wooden skewers soaked in water for atleast 20 minutes to stop them from burning.
• In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, paprika, chilli powder, lime juice and salt.
• Add in the prawns and toss to coat evenly.
• Thread 5 prawns onto each skewer, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 30 minutes (you may marinate the prawns upto 2 hours in advance).
• Pre-heat indoor grill to medium-hot, or for outdoor grills, medium-hot coals.
• Grill the prawns until they are pink and the flesh is opaque, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Serve hot with salsa and/or grilled lime wedges.

PRAWN BRUSCHETTA SKEWERS

Steps:

• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 hr before using. If the skewers are really long, use kitchen scissors to halve. On each skewer, thread the tail of the prawn, then a cube of bread, then the top of the prawn so the prawn loops the bread. If the prawns aren't big enough, just alternate prawns and bread, so each skewer has 2 of each. Drizzle with olive oil and scatter with garlic. The skewers can now be kept in the fridge for several hrs.
• Cook over the hot coals until the bread is toasted. While still on the barbecue, squeeze over the lemon. Then remove, season, drizzle with a bit more oil and scatter with parsley. Arrange on a plate or in a small jar sticking up, with a glass of something light, cold and very fizzy.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil, taking care not to mash or break up the tomatoes too much. Add the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix again. Cover and chill for at least an hour. This will allow the flavours to soak and blend together.
• Slice the baguette loaf diagonally into 12 thick slices and lightly toast them until they are light brown on both sides. Serve the mixture on the warm slices of bread. If you prefer the mixture at room temperature, remove from the fridge half an hour before serving.