Description
Delicious creamy garlic shrimp toast bites perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into small rounds
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
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Prepare the Creamy Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the minced garlic and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook on each side until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
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Assemble the Toast Bites:
- Spread a generous spoonful of the creamy garlic mixture onto each slice of baguette.
- Place one cooked shrimp on top of each baguette slice.
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Bake:
- Place the assembled toast bites in the oven.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden and crispy.
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Garnish:
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the toast bites.
- Optionally, serve with lemon wedges for an extra zest.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure easy mixing.
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in a little lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Experiment with other herbs such as dill or chives for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces per person
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg