Description
Cheesy Shrimp Toast is a delicious appetizer featuring a flavorful mixture of shrimp, cheese, and seasonings spread on crunchy bread slices and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 1 baguette or 4 slices of thick bread, sliced diagonally
- Chopped parsley or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mixture: In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well.
- Spread on bread: Spread the mixture evenly onto each bread slice, covering the surface completely.
- Bake: Arrange the toasts on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until shrimp is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
- Broil: For a golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley or sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp, finely chopped for even cooking.
- Great as an appetizer, brunch item, or party snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 toasts
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
