Ingredients:
* 1 French baguette, sliced into ½ inch rounds
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon butter
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 large avocado, mashed
* Juice of 1 lime
* 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
* Cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
2. While the crostini is baking, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink. Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
3. In a small bowl, mash the avocado and mix with lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Optionally, stir in chopped cilantro.
4. Once the crostini is toasted, spread the mashed avocado mixture on each slice.
5. Top with a garlic shrimp from the skillet. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, if desired.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious garlic shrimp crostini with avocado!