Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Toast 🦐🧀

Yield

4 servings (8 toasts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min

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Ingredients

Shrimp

• 300 g (10 oz) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Toast Base

• 1 baguette, sliced into thick pieces

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

• 1 garlic clove, grated

Cheese Topping

• 150 g (1½ cups) shredded mozzarella

• 30 g (¼ cup) grated Parmesan

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Instructions

1. Prepare garlic bread

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

2. Mix softened butter with grated garlic.

3. Spread on baguette slices and place on baking tray.

4. Bake 5–7 minutes until lightly toasted.

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2. Cook the shrimp

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper.

3. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

4. Add garlic and chili flakes; sauté 30 seconds.

5. Add lemon juice and parsley, toss and remove from heat.

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3. Assemble the toast

1. Top toasted bread with mozzarella and Parmesan.

2. Add cooked shrimp evenly on each slice.

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4. Bake

Bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for golden top.

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5. Serve

Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot.

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Tips

• Use sourdough or ciabatta for extra crunch.

• Add a drizzle of garlic butter before serving for richer flavor.

• Great as appetizer or party snack.