Creamy Shrimp and Peppadew Crostini

This ultra flavorful Creamy Peppadew and Shrimp Crostini recipe is perfect for any time of year, and especially festive during the holidays.

 

Easy Shrimp Crostini Recipe

One of my all-time favorite appetizers during the Christmas season is a shrimp dip that my mom is famous for. I’ve been enjoying dipping crackers into it for as long as I can remember; Christmas Eve would not be the same without it!

This recipe for Creamy Shrimp and Peppadew Crostini has taken my mom’s shrimp dip to a whole new level. It’s amped up in flavor and just a bit “fancy”. I just know you’re going to love it!

* This is a sponsored post, created in partnership with Chicken of the Sea®.

I always stock up on cans of shrimp from Chicken of the Sea right before the holidays and football season. Between Mom’s shrimp dip, my aunt’s layered creamy chili shrimp dip (it’s so fun and pretty, you just have to take a look!), and now this creamy shrimp and Peppadew crostini recipe…I simply must always be prepared to create something delicious for a gathering of friends and family.

If you love these shrimp crostini, you should also check out my sriracha toasts with shrimp and grilled shrimp cocktail recipes!

What Are Peppadew Peppers?

Do you know about these Peppadew peppers that I included in this recipe? They are small piquanté peppers grown in South Africa. The seeds of this vibrant red pepper are removed and then the peppers are pickled and bottled. I was first introduced to Peppadews on a pizza, where I immediately fell head-over-heels for them. They are bright and tangy and sweet, with just a bit of fire in their bite. Look for them in your grocery store’s bulk olive buffet or in jars in the deli and cheese area.

When I was creating this recipe, I wasn’t really thinking about how the colors would be so Christmas-like, with obvious red and green. This appetizer was meant for the holidays!

Chicken of the Sea offers shrimp in tiny, small, and medium sizes. While I chose to use the medium size shrimp in this recipe, any size will do. All of these sizes will give you that wonderful shrimp flavor that you’re craving.

More Shrimp Recipes To Try

• Shrimp Ceviche
• Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
• Air Fryer Shrimp
• Baked Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Creamy Shrimp and Peppadew Crostini

prep time: 15 minutes mins

cook time: 10 minutes mins

total time: 25 minutes mins

This ultra flavorful Creamy Shrimp and Peppadew Crostini recipe is perfect for any time of year, and especially festive during the holidays.

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Ingredients

• 1 baguette
• ¼ c. salted butter softened
• 1 T. olive oil
• 3 medium cloves garlic minced
• 8 oz. cream cheese softened
• ¼ c. mayonnaise
• 2 4- oz. cans Chicken of the Sea® Medium Shrimp drained, rinsed, and roughly chopped
• ½ c. finely chopped Peppadew peppers plus a bit more for garnishing the tops of the finished crostini
• ¼ c. finely chopped green onion white and green parts
• lemon zest from half of a large lemon
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper plus a bit more cracked over the tops of the finished crostini
• finely sliced fresh chives for garnishing the tops of the finished crostini

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Slice baguette diagonally into 1/4" thick slices and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together butter, olive oil, and chopped garlic until combined. Spread onto one side of each slice of baguette. Place baguette slices onto one or two baking sheets, buttered sides up. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden and toasted. Remove from oven and allow crostini to cool on baking sheets.
• In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise until well blended. Stir in half of the chopped shrimp, and then the chopped peppers, green onion, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Then lightly fold in the remaining half of the chopped shrimp so there are noticeable chunks of shrimp. Spoon a bit of the creamy shrimp and peppers mixture onto each piece of crostini. Top each appetizer with some additional chopped peppers and the sliced chives. Sprinkle lightly with additional freshly ground black pepper if desired.
• An alternative to this recipe would be to serve the creamy shrimp and pepper mixture as a dip, with the crostini on the side. This would also work great with your favorite crackers and/or fresh veggies for dipping.

Notes

from a farmgirl’s dabbles

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 233kcal Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 8g Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 43mg Sodium: 307mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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© Brenda | A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizers

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