Description
Indulge in the ultimate savory treat with this delicious recipe for Shrimp and Cheese Toast with Garlic Bread. Perfect for a party appetizer or a special main course, this dish combines succulent shrimp, creamy cheeses, and zesty garlic on crispy bread for a memorable flavor experience.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Mixture:
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread (cut in half lengthwise)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add chopped shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp is just pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, parsley, and lemon juice. Fold in the cooked shrimp and garlic mixture.
- Place bread halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly over both halves.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prep the topping in advance and store it refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or extra red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
