Caramelized Onion And Shrimp Bruschetta Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven 425 degrees.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring frequently, 15 minutes or until onion is golden.
• Arrange bread on baking sheet. Evenly rub with garlic, then brush with remaining olive oil. Bake 10 minutes or until golden. Evenly spread Pasta Sauce on bread, then top with cheese, onion and pine nuts. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• *SUBSTITUTION: Use your favorite prepared pizza crust instead of bread for a quick meal.

BRUSCHETTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven on BROIL.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sugar; cook 15-20 minutes or until very soft and golden brown; stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Cool mixture slightly then stir in the fresh basil.
• Cut baguette into 1/2" slices. Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
• Broil the bread for 2 minutes or until toasted. Watch oven carefully!
• Divide and spread caramelized onion mixture over each bread slice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with fresh cracked black pepper.
• Return to oven and broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
• Garnish each slice with 1 or 2 fresh basil leaves if desired.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; set aside for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened and beginning to color, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes more.
• Drain and chop the raisins; add to the onions along with capers, dill, pepper, salt & a touch of hot sauce (to balance out the flavors).
• Cook uncovered, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
• Top each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon onion spread and 1 shrimp.