Greek Shrimp Bruschetta

Yield: Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/3  cup  olive oil, divided
• 3/4  pound  small fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 2  large plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2  cup  sliced green onion
• 1/2  cup  crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4  cup  finely chopped parsley
• 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  minced fresh thyme
• 1  teaspoon  Greek seasoning
• 1  French baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch-thick slices

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp and garlic 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp are cooked.

Transfer to a small bowl and chill.

Combine tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in shrimp. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Place bread slices on a baking sheet; brush bread with remaining olive oil. Bake at 375º for 8 minutes. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon shrimp mixture onto each bread slice.