(Feature Impact) Lent has long been a season of tradition and reflection, and it can also be an opportunity to introduce your family to exciting new flavors that may become staples in your kitchen.

Give kiddos the energy they need for homework assignments with Butterfly Shrimp Bruschetta, a quick solution for after-school or weekend snacking. As your pickier loved ones dive in for something new, those small wins can build confidence to try new things – one bite at a time.

This Lent, swap “giving up” for “try this” with more approachable frozen seafood solutions and family-friendly recipes at SeaPak.com.

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Butterfly Shrimp Bruschetta

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

• 1 package (9 ounces) SeaPak Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp
• 1 baguette
• 3 garlic cloves, divided
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
• 1/3 cup chopped basil, plus additional for garnish
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 425 F. Bake shrimp according to package directions and keep warm.

Slice the baguette to match the number of shrimp. Rub one garlic clove over one side of each slice of bread. Brush garlic-rubbed sides with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.

Finely dice remaining garlic.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir tomatoes, remaining olive oil, diced garlic, and 1/3 cup chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.

In a large, hot skillet, working in batches, add baguette slices, oil sides down, and cook until browned around the edges. Remove from the pan.

Top each baguette slice with a small spoonful of tomato mixture and one shrimp. Garnish with basil leaf.