Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta with Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Bread slices: 4 (preferably baguette slices for better texture)

• Large shrimp: 200g, peeled and deveined

• Cherry tomatoes: 200g

• Fresh garlic: 4 cloves, finely chopped

• Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

• Salt: to taste

• Black pepper: to taste

• Fresh basil leaves: a few, finely chopped (for garnish)

• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (for flavor enhancement)

Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta with Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender shrimp, rich garlic flavor, and sweet slow-roasted cherry tomatoes on crispy toasted bread slices. This dish is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors but also offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, infused with Mediterranean aroma, making it a highlight at gatherings or family dinners.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the Bread: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.

2. Slow Roast the Cherry Tomatoes: Wash the cherry tomatoes, halve them, and mix with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and roast slowly at 150°C for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.

3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the shrimp, cook until they turn pink on both sides, then add lemon juice and stir-fry quickly before removing from heat.

4. Assemble: Spread a layer of slow-roasted cherry tomatoes evenly on each toasted bread slice. Top with the cooked shrimp and garnish with chopped basil leaves.

5. Serve: Serve immediately while hot for best flavor.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Adjust the roasting time of the tomatoes according to personal preference. For softer tomatoes, increase the roasting time slightly.

• Do not overcook the shrimp to maintain their tender texture.

• Using fresh basil leaves significantly enhances the overall flavor of the dish.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dish is not only delicious but also provides rich protein, Vitamin C, and dietary fiber, contributing to immune system enhancement, digestion improvement, and being a low-fat healthy option suitable for those pursuing a healthy diet.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Protein: From the shrimp, aiding muscle repair and growth.

• Vitamin C: Rich in cherry tomatoes, aiding antioxidant protection and immune system boosting.

• Dietary Fiber: From the bread and cherry tomatoes, promoting gut health and preventing constipation.

• Healthy Fats: Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.