Baked Shrimp Toast
Delight your taste buds with these crispy and creamy shrimp toasts, packed with flavor and a touch of Cajun spice. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, these toasts combine the richness of cream cheese and cheeses with the savory taste of shrimp and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup shaved Fontina cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler on low. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned, then flip and broil the other side.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to very low, then add cream cheese, Parmesan, and Fontina. Stir until the cheeses are melted and blended. Season with kosher salt and more black pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Top each toasted baguette slice evenly with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg