This whole shrimp and smoked salmon baguettes recipe happened by accident! The roasted garlic spread is great on its own! This is a great appetizer recipe!
1tablespoonof Gourmet Garden basil paste1 tablespoon of basil pesto, or 1 tablespoon of diced basil leaves
4ouncesof cream cheese
Toppings:
1cupsliced grape or cherry tomatoes
½cupdiced avocado
8ouncesof small roasted shrimp
1 tablespoonolive oil
1/4teaspoonsea salt and cracked pepper
3ouncesof smoked salmon
Instructions
Garlic basil spread:
Squeeze out all the roasted garlic from the bulb and add basil paste and cream cheese into an appropriately sized, microwave safe bowl.
Heat mixture in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or until cream cheese is softened.
Combine thoroughly.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture onto a piece of sliced baguette.
Spread thawed, cleaned shrimp on a lined baking sheet and cover with olive oil, sea salt, and cracked pepper. Bake for about 5 minutes at 375 degrees F, or until pink.
Top with shrimp, smoked salmon, avocado, or tomatoes.