Description
Golden, crunchy bread piled high with a creamy, garlicky shrimp topping—this baked shrimp toast is the kind of party bite that disappears in minutes. Whether you’re hosting friends or just craving something indulgent yet simple, this is a quick and easy appetizer you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined (raw is best for maximum flavor)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh garlic, finely grated
- 1 ½ tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced (about 2 stalks)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Baguette or ciabatta (see notes)
- Fresh basil, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat things up – Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it’s ready to crisp that bread to perfection.
- Prep the shrimp – Roughly chop the shrimp into small bits by hand or pulse them a few times in a food processor. You want them chunky, not a paste.
- Mix the magic – In a bowl, stir together the shrimp, mayonnaise, melted butter, garlic, scallions, and a good grind of black pepper until everything’s evenly coated.
- Slice your bread – For baguettes, cut them into thin vertical slices, or halve them lengthwise. If using ciabatta, slice it horizontally. Keep each piece under 1 inch thick so the topping-to-bread ratio stays perfect.
- Top it off – Spread the shrimp mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake to golden glory – Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until the topping is lightly browned and the edges are crisp.
- Garnish and serve – Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and enjoy while warm.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- This shrimp mixture is enough to generously top half of a 6″x8″ ciabatta loaf, or about 10–15 slices of baguette depending on slice size.
- Not a fan of butter? Swap it out for cheese like mozzarella or parmesan, or add cheese on top and broil for a bubbly, golden finish.
- Want extra flavor? Stir in Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, or onion powder. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 748 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 134 mg