Description
Crispy Baked Shrimp Toast is a delightful appetizer featuring shrimp and cheese on a golden baguette slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 long Baguette (Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.)
- 1 cup Shrimp (Opt for wild-caught shrimp for superior taste.)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (Can be replaced with vegan cream cheese.)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan (Substitute with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.)
- 1/2 cup Fontina (Use mozzarella if Fontina isn’t available.)
- 1/2 cup Onion (Use shallots for a milder flavor.)
- 1/2 cup Celery (Can be omitted.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Feel free to increase for more flavor.)
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (Adjust based on your heat preference.)
- to taste Black Pepper (Freshly cracked is best.)
- to taste Kosher Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- to taste Crushed Red Pepper (Decrease if managing heat levels.)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil.)
- 2 tbsp Green Onions (Highly recommended for brightness.)
Instructions
- Slice the baguette into thin pieces, about ½ inch thick. Toast them under the broiler for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 cup of minced shrimp with ½ cup each of diced onion and celery, along with 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, until shrimp turn opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in 4 oz. of cream cheese, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan, and ½ cup of Fontina cheese. Stir until melted and smooth, then season with black pepper and kosher salt as needed.
- Spread the creamy shrimp mixture generously over each toasted baguette slice. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper if desired. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with finely chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg