Garlic Shrimp Cheese Toast

Servings

6–8 pieces

Total Time

20 minutes

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Ingredients

Main

• 1 baguette or small loaf of bread, sliced

• 200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

Garnish

• chopped green onions or parsley

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Bread

1. Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.

2. Slice the baguette into 1–2 cm thick pieces.

3. Place slices on a baking tray.

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2. Make Garlic Butter

In a small bowl mix:

• melted butter

• minced garlic

• pinch of salt

Brush the mixture onto each bread slice.

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3. Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat a small pan over medium heat.

2. Add a little butter or oil.

3. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.

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

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4. Assemble

1. Place a spoonful of cheese on each bread slice.

2. Add 2–3 shrimp on top.

3. Add a little extra cheese if desired.

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5. Bake

Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts and the bread becomes crispy.

For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes.

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6. Serve

Sprinkle with chopped green onions or parsley and serve warm.

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✅ Flavor Profile

• crispy bread

• buttery garlic flavor

• juicy shrimp

• gooey melted cheese

Perfect as:

• party appetizer

• quick snack

• seafood starter.