Elevate your appetizer game with this trio of irresistible flavors! Introducing Beef Gruyere Garlic Herb Crostini with Horseradish Sauce, Salsa Romesco Shrimp Cakes in Court of Kitchen – a celebration of bold, gourmet bites perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients:
Beef Gruyere Garlic Herb Crostini with Horseradish Sauce
Crostini:
Baguette (cut on a bias, about ½ inch thick)
Olive oil – ¼ cup
Fresh thyme – 4-5 sprigs
Fresh rosemary – 1 sprig
Garlic cloves – 2-3, smashed
Chili flakes (optional)
Horseradish Sauce:
Sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt – ½ cup
Mayonnaise – ¼ cup
Prepared horseradish – 2 tbsp
Scallions or chives – 1 tbsp (keep some for garnish)
Salt – ¼ tsp
Black pepper – ⅛ tsp
Worcestershire sauce – ½ tsp
Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or red wine vinegar – 1 tsp
Toppings:
Gruyere cheese – thin slices (2 slices per crostini)
Deli roast beef – thinly sliced, rare
Additional scallions for garnish
Salsa Romesco:
White crusty bread – 1 cup, crust removed
Salted roasted almonds – ½ cup
Jarred salsa – 1 cup
Chili flakes – ¼ to ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
Red wine vinegar – 2 tbsp
Olive oil – ⅓ cup
Salt – ½ tsp
Black pepper – ¼ tsp
Shrimp Cakes:
Shrimp – 51-60 count, peeled, deveined, tails off, chopped coarsely
Egg – 1 large, room temperature
Salsa Romesco – 3 tbsp
Olive oil – 1½ tbsp (for cooking)
The Line-Up:
1. Beef Gruyere Garlic Herb Crostini
Crispy crostini brushed with herb-infused olive oil, topped with thin slices of rare deli roast beef, melted gruyere, and a creamy, tangy horseradish sauce. Garnished with fresh scallions, it’s a symphony of textures and flavors!
2. Salsa Romesco
A zesty, smoky dip made with crusty bread, almonds, and jarred salsa, blended to perfection with red wine vinegar and chili flakes. This versatile sauce shines solo or complements the shrimp cakes beautifully.
3. Shrimp Cakes
Tender, golden shrimp cakes packed with fresh seafood and a hint of romesco sauce, cooked to crispy perfection. Perfect as a standalone bite or paired with the romesco for a flavorful duo.
Why You’ll Love It:
This trio offers a little bit of everything: savory, creamy, smoky, tangy, and spicy! Each component is simple yet sophisticated, combining to create an appetizer spread that’s as impressive as it is delicious.
Perfect for your next dinner party or as a decadent treat for yourself—because life’s too short not to indulge! #GourmetBites #FlavorsThatWow #PartyAppetizers #christmas
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