| 1 | pound | shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| 1 | cup | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 3 | shallots, peeled and chopped | |
| 2 | tbsp. | minced garlic |
| 2 | cups | fresh bread crumbs |
| 1 | cup | Italian parsley leaves |
| 1/4 | cup | freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1 | tbsp. | well-drained capers |
| 1 | tsp. | fresh lemon juice |
| salt to taste | ||
| pepper to taste | ||
| 2 | baguettes, sliced diagonally about 1/4 inch thick | |
| 1 | large | clove garlic, peeled |
Wash shrimp and pat dry. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add shrimp, shallots and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until shrimp have just turned pink. Scrape in a food processor filled with the metal blade. Chop, using quick on-and-off turns. Add 1/3 cup oil, bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, capers, lemon juice, salt and pepper and process until just combined. Do not puree. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Using 1/4 cup oil, brush each slice of bread and then rub with the garlic clove. Lay the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 6 minutes or unitl golden brown. Remove from oven and spread the shrimp mixture on top of each slice. Drizzle with remaining oil and serve immediately.
Yield: approximately 40