Description
Crispy Hong Kong-style shrimp toast marries succulent seafood with golden-brown bread in a classic dim sum favorite. Crunchy, garlicky, and irresistibly rich, this appetizer brings restaurant-quality flavors home for quick enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
- 1 baguette or ciabatta
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare thick bread slices on a clean cutting board.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium temperature, then introduce minced garlic and sauté until aromatic.
- Add raw shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they transform into a vibrant pink color and become opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from heat and combine with mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and fresh lemon juice, creating a harmonious seafood and cheese blend.
- Arrange bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
- Distribute the cheesy shrimp mixture generously across each bread slice, covering the surface completely.
- Transfer the prepared toast to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and perfectly melted cheese.
- Once removed from the oven, immediately sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the top for a bright, herbaceous finish.
- Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to let the cheese set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Toast the bread until crispy and golden for added texture and prevent sogginess.
- Use day-old bread for better absorption of cheesy shrimp mixture and improved crunch.
- Opt for fresh, high-quality shrimp to enhance overall flavor and ensure tender, succulent bites.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like gruyère or goat cheese for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg