Description
This Baked Shrimp Toast recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring a savory shrimp mixture spread over slices of bread and baked to perfection. With a cheesy topping and a hint of Asian-inspired seasonings, it’s a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp mixture:
- 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
For assembling:
- 4 slices thick white bread (like Texas toast)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the shrimp mixture: Pulse the shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix with mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Assemble the toast: Spread the shrimp mixture on each bread slice. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Place the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until shrimp is cooked and cheese is melted. Optionally, broil for extra browning.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Swap mozzarella for a stronger cheese like cheddar if desired.
- Serve with a salad for a light meal option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
