Description
Baked Shrimp Toast is a delightful seafood appetizer that perfectly balances crispy bread with succulent shrimp, infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it ideal for any gathering—whether a casual get-together or a formal dinner party. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by the juicy burst of seasoned shrimp, topped with a hint of lemon zest for brightness. Impress your guests with this elegant yet simple recipe that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 baguette or ciabatta, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the bread slices on a lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, melted butter (or oil), lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture generously onto each bread slice.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and the bread is golden brown.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg