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Shrimp Garlic Bread

This Shrimp Garlic Bread has a cheesy shrimp mixture on top of a crusty Italian loaf, French baguette slices, or ciabatta crusty bread ready in 25 minutes. The amount of shrimp mixture in the recipe is enough to spread on two halves of a 6”x8” Italian loaf. It makes 10-12 slices of shrimp toast, depending on how big each slice is.

Why I love this recipe

This recipe makes a quick and easy appetizer for your next party or a great side dish for lunch and, an easy weeknight dinner, or eat it as a Shrimp French Bread Pizza.

Shrimp Garlic Bread on parchment paper.
Shrimp Garlic Bread

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Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

raw shrimp

shredded mozzarella

shredded Parmesan cheese

butter

mayonnaise

jarred minced garlic

chopped fresh chives

seasoned salt

black pepper

Italian bread loaf (or French baguette or ciabatta loaf)

fresh basil

Substitutions and Additions

To spice it up a bit try adding red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of hot sauce.

Equipment needed to make this recipe:

How to make Shrimp Garlic Bread

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.

Step 2 – On a cutting board, chop the shrimp into ½ inch small pieces and place them into a large bowl.

raw shrimp diced on a cutting board.

Step 3 – Add the mozzarella, Parmesan, melted butter, mayonnaise, jarred minced garlic, chives, seasoned salt, and black pepper.

shrimp and cheese mixture in a bowl.

Step 4 – Slice the loaf or baguette in half horizontally, or cut into 1-inch thick slices (about 10 – 12). Place the halves or slices onto a parchment paper-lined sheet pan.

an Italian loaf split in half.

Step 5 – Spread the shrimp and garlic mixture on the inside of the baguettes.

cheese and shrimp mixture spread on Italian loaf halves.

Step 6 – Place into the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the top is golden, the cheese is melted, and the bread is crispy.

Step 7 – Remove bread from the oven and sprinkle on the fresh basil. If the bread is not already in slices, cut it into desired serving sizes then serve immediately.

Cheesy Shrimp Garlic Bread on a baking sheet.
Cheesy Shrimp Garlic Bread

Pro Tips

I buy shrimp that is already peeled, deveined, and has the tails removed.

Recipe FAQs

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Cheesy Shrimp Garlic Bread on a baking sheet.

Shrimp Garlic Bread

This Shrimp Garlic Bread has a cheesy shrimp mixture on top of a crusty Italian loaf, French baguette slices, or ciabatta crusty bread ready in 25 minutes. The amount of shrimp mixture in the recipe is enough to spread on two halves of a 6”x8” Italian loaf. It makes 10-12 slices of shrimp toast, depending on how big each slice is.
4.64 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 – 12 slices
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces raw shrimp ((I buy peeled, deveined and tails removed))
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Italian bread loaf ((or French baguette or ciabatta loaf))
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • On a cutting board, chop the shrimp into ½ inch bite-size pieces and place them into a medium bowl.
  • Add the mozzarella, Parmesan, melted butter, mayonnaise, jarred minced garlic, chives, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
  • Slice the loaf or baguette in half horizontally, or cut into 1-inch thick slices (about 10 – 12). Place the halves or slices onto a parchment paper-lined lined baking sheet.
  • Spread the shrimp and butter mixture on the cut side of the bread.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the top is golden, the cheese is melted, and the bread is crispy.
  • Remove bread from the oven and sprinkle on the fresh basil. If the bread is not already in slices, cut it into desired serving sizes then serve immediately.

Notes

  • I buy shrimp that is already peeled, deveined, and has the tails removed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 533mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
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