Shrimp Toasts

Delicious appetizers. From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 57 mins
• Yields: 36 appetizers

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 lbs  unpeeled small fresh shrimp
• 8  cups water
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded parmesan cheese
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 36  slices baguette (1/2 inch thick)

Directions

1. Peel and devein shrimp.
2. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
3. Add shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes or unti shrimp turn pink; drain.
4. Rinse with cold water and drain.
5. Set aside 36 shrimp and keep in refrigerator.
6. Chop remaining shrimp.
7. In a large bowl, mix together shrimp, cheese and next 6 ingredients.
8. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each baguette slice and place on a baking sheet.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and top each toast with a reserved shrimp.
11. Serve.