Description
This Ultimate Shrimp and Cheese Toast with Garlic Bread is a delightful appetizer or snack combining succulent shrimp in a creamy, tangy mixture topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Served alongside fragrant garlic bread, this 25-minute recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Cheese Toast
- 200g cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 4 slices of rustic bread or baguette
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (additional for garlic butter)
- 4 slices of bread (can be from same or separate loaf)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to get it ready for baking the shrimp and cheese toasts.
- Prepare shrimp mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated for a creamy, flavorful base.
- Assemble toasts: Evenly spread the shrimp mixture over each slice of rustic bread or baguette, ensuring a generous coverage for each piece.
- Add cheeses: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese followed by grated Parmesan cheese on top of the shrimp mixture to create a rich, cheesy layer.
- Bake shrimp toasts: Place the assembled toasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.
- Prepare garlic butter: While the toasts bake, combine softened unsalted butter with minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl, mixing until well blended with a fragrant aroma.
- Toast garlic bread: Spread the prepared garlic butter evenly on separate slices of bread and toast them until golden brown and fragrant. You can toast them in the oven or on a skillet depending on preference.
- Serve: Serve the hot shrimp and cheese toasts immediately alongside the warm garlic bread for a delicious and satisfying bite.
Notes
- You can substitute the rustic bread with sourdough or ciabatta for a different texture.
- Use fresh shrimp if available, but pre-cooked works just as well to save time.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the shrimp mixture.
- Make sure not to overbake the toasts to keep them from becoming too dry.
- Garlic butter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for quick preparation.
