| A Selection of Seafood Bruschetta |
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So the other day we were at Cicada with the winning trifecta of good drinks, good friends and good food. We've had many a lovely meal at this fine establishment, but this particular night lodged in my head as something to be explored further. In the recipe section this week we're featuring a trio of delicious seafood bruchettas! Many thanks to Billy and Lisa for the great meal and the inspiration!
I'm not one to trip over foodie rules and such, but I do think that there's a visual element to bruchetta that probably shouldn't be ignored. So this one is a little tricky because not only should it taste fabulous, but it really must look pretty too.
 If you want to slap something yummy on bread without fussing over visual appeal I suppose you'd be better off with a sandwich, (and that's okay too)! There's something particularly lovely about creating a beautiful plate, especially if you're able to enjoy it out on the deck while an early September evening slips away.
First things First: Every good Bruschetta starts with good bread. We're extremely fortunate in Olympia to have *several* awesome bakeries in such a small area, so pick your favorite and get a long skinny loaf. Slice it sideways into thin wedges and arrange them in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Drizzle a little olive oil over the tops and throw them under the broiler of your oven for just a minute or two to get toasty brown. You can flip them and repeat to toast both sides but I sort of like the textural variation of a toasty side and a soft side. Once your bread is done, you're ready to rock with the toppings!
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Seafood Bruschettas
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all the cooking in a single large fry pan. Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, about the same on chopped garlic, some small asparagus tops and a few shrimp. (I used the large wild Mexican prawns with the intention of slicing them lengthwise in half for serving, so 6 shrimp will get you 12 bruchettas.) Turn your burner on medium high heat and let the shrimp cook about 3-4 minutes on each side, tossing the asparagus with tongs periodically. If you like your asparagus a little crunchy, take it out of the pan after about 5 minutes - that will be enough time to get it nicely al dente. Once the shrimp are done, let them cool a minute so you don't burn your fingers 
and then peel and slice them the long way. Take a piece of toast, smear it liberally with a good French brie, add a shrimp slice and top with two asparagus spears. Plate it and prepare to amaze your dinner companions!
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