Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious recipe for Shrimp and Cheese Toast with Garlic Bread. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 baguette or 4 slices of thick-cut French bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Shrimp and Cheese Mixture:
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Garlic Bread: Slice the baguette or French bread, place on a baking sheet cut side up.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter with garlic and parsley, spread over the bread.
- Prepare the Shrimp Mixture: Combine shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheeses, paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the shrimp mixture over the bread slices, bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispier top, then serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a dash of Old Bay seasoning or use sharp white cheddar.
- Leftover shrimp works well in this recipe.
