Cheesy Shrimp Melts-Birdy

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Cheesy Shrimp Melts-Birdy

Appetizers, Shrimp

Source: Newengland.com
Ingredients

3 cups water

1 pound medium fresh shrimp, unpeeled

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion

1/4 cup mayonnaise

Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

pinch of ground cayenne pepper

4 English muffins
Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or just until shrimp turn pink. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel, devein, and roughly chop shrimp.

Heat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, gently combine remaining ingredients except English muffins. Split muffins in half and bake 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread shrimp mixture on the cut side of each half. Return to the oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and bread is toasted. Serve immediately.

CHEESY SHRIMP CROSTINI VARIATIONS

Any of these recipes can be turned into elegant appetizers. Slice a baguette into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick pieces; place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° 5 minutes on each side. Spread one side with any of the cheesy sandwich toppings. Bake 10 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and bread is lightly browned.