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Baked Shrimp Toast

Savory Baked Shrimp Toast for Effortless Entertaining

Baked Shrimp Toast combines crispy French bread and a creamy, Cajun-spiced shrimp mixture, making it an irresistible appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 toasts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toast
  • 1 small French Baguette Use fresh for the best crunch and texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Substitute with melted butter for a richer flavor.
For the Shrimp Mixture
  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled, deveined, and minced; wild-caught is preferred.
  • ½ small Onion Can be substituted with shallots for a milder flavor.
  • 1 stalk Celery Provides crunch and freshness; omit if unavailable.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Essential for aroma; garlic powder may be used.
  • ¼-½ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste or replace with Old Bay.
  • ¼ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Enhances flavor; can be omitted.
For the Creamy Base
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Use room temperature for easier mixing.
  • ¼ cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese Can swap for Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast.
  • ¼ cup Shaved Fontina Cheese Gruyère or Havarti can be used instead.
  • Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper Season to taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Omit for milder bites.
For the Garnish
  • 1 Green Onion Thinly sliced; use parsley or cilantro as substitutes.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • broiler

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your broiler on low. Slice the baguette into ½ inch thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Broil for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, flip and broil other side for 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced shrimp, chopped onion, and diced celery. Cook for about 1 minute until shrimp turns pink.
  3. Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper to the shrimp mixture. Cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, and Fontina until melted and combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Spoon the creamy shrimp mixture onto each toasted baguette slice, topping with kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper if desired.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake assembled toasts for about 10 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1toastCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the unbaked shrimp mixture for up to 3 months.

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