Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Toast Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Toast Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette or French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Optional: red pepper flakes for a bit of heat

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
2. Cook the Shrimp:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter:
   • In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter. Add a bit more minced garlic if desired and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Assemble the Toast:
   • Brush the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the bread.
   • Distribute the cooked shrimp evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the shrimp.
5. Bake the Toast:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
6. Finish and Serve:
   • Remove the bread from the oven. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
   • Slice the bread into pieces and serve warm.

This cheesy garlic shrimp toast is a perfect appetizer or snack, packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Enjoy!