Delicious Shrimp and Avocado Bruschetta Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 5-6 firm Roma tomatoes, diced
• ½ lb shrimp, peeled and cooked
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 oz baby mozzeralla cheese balls, halved
• salt and pepper
• ½ lemon, juice of
• olive oil
• 3 tbsp good quality basil pesto
• 3 tbsp grated Parmesan, more if you like
• 1 French baguette, sliced and toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 brochette into a serving bowl.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. When ready to serve, toss the brochette gently to freshen. Toast the bread slices and serve next to it.

source: www.themediterraneandish.com