Caramelized Onion & Shrimp Bruschetta

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From EatingWell:  November/December 2007

Caramelized onion and golden raisins add sweet balance to shrimp in this easy bruschetta. It can be assembled in just a few minutes if you make the onion spread ahead of time. For a vegetarian option, serve topped with crumbled feta.

2 dozen bruschetta | Active Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 cups chopped yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24 thin slices baguette, toasted
• 24 peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, (26-30 per pound)

Preparation

1. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened and beginning to color, 5 to 10 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes more.
3. Drain and chop the raisins; add to the onions along with capers, dill, pepper and salt. Cook uncovered, stirring, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
4. Top each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon onion spread and 1 shrimp.

Nutrition

Per bruschetta : 61 Calories; 2 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 26 mg Cholesterol; 8 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 100 mg Sodium; 95 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bring the spread to room temperature before assembling.