Description
Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—crusty bread loaded with a creamy, garlicky shrimp mixture, topped with bubbly melted cheese. It’s a mash-up of garlic bread and shrimp scampi, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer, game day snack, or indulgent side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large French bread loaf (or Italian loaf), halved lengthwise
- 1/2 lb (225g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2–3 minutes until just pink. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and cooked shrimp mixture until combined.
- Spread the mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.
- Place bread halves on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra golden top, watching carefully.
- Garnish with more fresh parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp—just add it at the mixing stage, not to the pan.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the shrimp mixture.
- Great served with a green salad or soup for a complete meal.
- Make mini versions with baguette slices for party appetizers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic shrimp bread, shrimp toast, garlic bread with shrimp, seafood appetizer, shrimp party bread