Baked Shrimp Toast (Easy Oven Appetizer)
This baked shrimp toast is a warm, creamy appetizer made with shrimp, garlic, and cheese on toasted bread. It comes together quickly and is perfect for parties, holidays, or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
- 12 slices mini entertaining bread
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange the bread slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Toast the bread for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then remove from the oven and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until warmed through.
- Stir in the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using, until melted and combined.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture over each slice of toast and bake for 10 minutes.
- Top with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-ahead tip: The shrimp mixture can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated. Assemble and bake just before serving.
- Texture tip: Finely diced shrimp helps the topping spread evenly and bake consistently.
- Serving tip: Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Freezing: Freezing is not recommended due to the creamy cheese mixture.
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