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Preparation time, 10 minutes. Makes 16 appetizers.

Ingredients

16    slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick

1     large clove garlic, peel and cut in half

1/2   cup chopped grape tomatoes

2     tablespoons prepared pesto

2     tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

2     tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

2     teaspoons lemon juice

1/4   teaspoon ground black pepper

1     tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

16    large uncooked shrimp, deveined and coarsely chopped



Directions

Heat the broiler. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil to toast both sides. Rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, pesto, cheese, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, lemon juice and pepper. Toss to combine.

Set aside.

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the shrimp and saute until opaque at the center, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pesto mixture.

Divide the shrimp mixture between the bread slices, spooning a bit on each. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve immediately.

Per serving: 67 calories; 24 calories from fat; 3g fat (1g saturated; 0g trans fats); 23mg cholesterol; 6g carbohydrate; 4g protein; 0g fiber; 128mg sodium.

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