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Baked Shrimp Toast

Baked Shrimp Toast: A Spicy Southern Delight You’ll Love

Baked Shrimp Toast is a quick, flavorful appetizer combining shrimp and Cajun spices, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 toasts
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toast Base
  • 1 small French Baguette Slice into ½-inch thick pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
For the Shrimp Mixture
  • 1 pound Shrimp Peel, devein, and mince.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 stalk Celery Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 0.25-0.5 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
For the Creamy Topping
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Cut into cubes.
  • 2 ounces Shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 ounces Shaved Fontina Cheese
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Optional.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chopped.

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your broiler to low, positioning an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. Slice the small French baguette into ½-inch thick pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toast for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced shrimp, onion, and celery until the shrimp turns opaque and vegetables soften.
  4. Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper; stir for another minute to enhance flavors.
  5. Reduce heat to low and mix in cream cheese, Parmesan, and Fontina until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Top each toasted baguette slice with the creamy shrimp mixture and sprinkle with crushed red pepper if desired.
  7. Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1toastCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch the broiler closely to prevent burning. High-quality shrimp yields the best flavor. Assemble all ingredients before cooking for efficiency.

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