Description
Delicious shrimp Alfredo toast made with Italian bread, shrimp, and a creamy Alfredo sauce topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the Italian bread cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the softened butter evenly over both halves and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp around the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the bread is baking, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until golden and opaque on the outside but still slightly translucent in the center. Do not overcook.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate. They will finish cooking in the oven.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spoon about ¾ cup of Alfredo sauce over each toasted bread half, spreading evenly to the edges. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Arrange the shrimp evenly over both halves of bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and white cheddar cheese over the shrimp.
- Return the bread to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a more golden top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Slice and serve warm with the reserved Alfredo sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcook the shrimp during the initial cooking as they will finish cooking in the oven.
- Adjust the level of crushed red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian