Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Toast is the perfect combination of flavors that can elevate any gathering or cozy night in. This dish brings together succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic-infused butter, topped with gooey cheese, all served on crispy toasted garlic bread.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish and flavor)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for melting and gooeyness)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (adds a sharp flavor)
1 loaf of crusty Italian or French bread (for the best texture and flavor)
2 tablespoons olive oil (to enhance the crunchiness)
2 cloves garlic, halved (for rubbing on the bread to impart flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet, cut side up. Brush both halves generously with olive oil.
Rub the cut sides of the bread with the halved garlic cloves.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until it is lightly golden and crispy.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Toss in the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Stir in the chopped parsley and remove the skillet from heat.
Evenly distribute the garlic butter shrimp over the toasted bread.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan generously over the shrimp.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Cut into pieces and serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
