Description
Baked shrimp toast is a delightful appetizer that combines crispy baguette slices topped with a savory shrimp mixture infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for gatherings or as a light meal, showcasing a golden-brown crust and mouthwatering flavors. With its simplicity and visual appeal, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, minced garlic, softened butter, parsley, and lemon juice; mix well.
- Arrange baguette slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Generously spoon the shrimp mixture onto each slice.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg