Golden, crispy toast loaded with juicy garlic-butter shrimp and a blanket of melted parmesan — this Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Toast is part appetizer, part obsession. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s perfect for easy dinners, parties, and game-day spreads.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 thick slices baguette or ciabatta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Make garlic butter: Mash the softened butter with half the garlic, 1/4 cup parmesan, and a pinch of salt.
- Toast the bread: Spread the garlic butter on the bread slices and toast in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 5–6 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Season the shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, remaining garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the shrimp: Cook in a hot skillet 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque, then squeeze over the lemon juice.
- Assemble: Pile the shrimp onto the toasted bread and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.
- Melt: Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Serve: Shower with parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Pro tip: Grate your own parmesan — pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly and won’t give you that golden, bubbly blanket.
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Estimated nutrition per serving: 420 calories, 25g protein per serving.
