Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Toast
Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Toast
Ingredients
For the Garlic Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheesy Toast
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush this mixture evenly over one side of each baguette slice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Bake the baguette slices for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
While the bread is toasting, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Sprinkle the toasted baguette slices with the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Top each cheesy toast with a few pieces of the cooked garlic shrimp. Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Toast
For the Garlic Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheesy Toast
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush this mixture evenly over one side of each baguette slice.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Bake the baguette slices for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
While the bread is toasting, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Sprinkle the toasted baguette slices with the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Top each cheesy toast with a few pieces of the cooked garlic shrimp. Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min