Description
Shrimp Toast delivers a crispy, savory punch that brings Chinese street food right to your kitchen table. Creamy cheese and succulent shrimp combine on perfectly golden bread, creating a quick appetizer that sparks instant flavor excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh shrimp
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F (200°C) and slice 4-5 sourdough bread pieces into ½-inch thick segments.
- Melt 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Drop 8 ounces (225 g) fresh shrimp into the skillet. Cook for exactly 3 minutes until they transform from translucent to soft pink.
- Squeeze 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Remove the skillet from heat and fold in ½ cup (60 g) shredded mozzarella until it starts melting around the shrimp.
- Arrange bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Distribute the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly across each piece.
- Scatter remaining ½ cup (60 g) cheese on top of each toast to create a generous coating.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for precisely 10-12 minutes until the cheese bubbles and edges turn golden brown.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley over the toasts for a bright, herbal finish.
- Transfer immediately to a serving plate and enjoy while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- For extra crispiness, toast the bread in a skillet before adding the shrimp mixture.
- Choose a hearty sourdough that can hold up to the rich, cheesy topping without getting soggy.
- Adjust cheese amounts to make the dish lighter or more indulgent, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg