Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Baguette Toasts are warm, crispy, creamy, and loaded with savory seafood flavor. Toasted baguette slices are topped with a cheesy garlic shrimp mixture, baked until bubbly, and finished with fresh parsley.
This recipe is perfect as a party appetizer, holiday starter, game day snack, or easy seafood bite for family gatherings. Each toast has a crunchy bread base, juicy shrimp, melted mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and a creamy touch of mayonnaise to hold everything together.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These shrimp baguette toasts are simple to make but taste rich and impressive. The shrimp cook quickly in butter and olive oil, then get mixed with cheese, garlic, and herbs for a creamy, flavorful topping.
You’ll also love how easy they are to serve. They are already portioned into individual toasts, making them great for sharing at parties or serving as a warm appetizer before dinner.
Ingredients
For the baguette toasts:
- 1 French baguette, sliced
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb / 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the cheesy garlic topping:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, divided
How to Make It
Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Arrange the sliced baguette pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes to help them become lightly crisp.
Season the shrimp with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are lightly golden. Do not overcook them, since they will bake again on the toasts.
Reserve a few whole shrimp for topping the toasts, then chop the remaining shrimp into small pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and half of the chopped parsley. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
Spoon the cheesy shrimp mixture onto the toasted baguette slices. If you reserved whole shrimp, place one on top of each toast, or on as many toasts as possible.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
Sprinkle with the remaining fresh parsley and serve warm.
Cooking Tips and Serving Ideas
Toast the baguette slices before adding the topping. This helps keep the bread from becoming soggy once the cheesy shrimp mixture is added.
Cook the shrimp only until pink and lightly golden. Shrimp can become rubbery if overcooked, especially since they go back into the oven.
For extra flavor, brush the baguette slices with a little melted garlic butter before the first toast. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce to the shrimp mixture for heat.
Serve these toasts as an appetizer with lemon wedges, a simple salad, roasted vegetables, pasta, or a bowl of tomato soup. They also work well on a seafood appetizer tray with crab dip, smoked salmon bites, or stuffed mushrooms.
How to Store and Prep Ahead
These baguette toasts are best served warm right after baking, when the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven at 350°F / 175°C until warmed through and crisp again. Avoid microwaving if possible, because the bread can become soft.
To prep ahead, cook and chop the shrimp, mix the cheesy shrimp topping, and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Slice the baguette ahead as well, but toast and assemble the toasts just before baking for the best texture.
Common Questions Answered
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes. Thaw the shrimp completely, pat them dry, then season and cook as directed. Removing extra moisture helps the shrimp brown better.
Can I use small shrimp instead of large shrimp?
Yes. Small or medium shrimp will work well. You may not need to chop them much, and they may cook a little faster.
Can I make these without mayonnaise?
Yes. You can use sour cream, cream cheese, or Greek yogurt instead. Cream cheese will make the topping thicker and richer.
Can I use another type of cheese?
Yes. Monterey Jack, provolone, white cheddar, or a blend of Italian cheeses can work with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
Can I make these spicy?
Yes. Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, diced jalapeño, or a few dashes of hot sauce to the cheesy shrimp mixture.
PrintCheesy Garlic Shrimp Baguette Toasts
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Crispy baguette slices are topped with buttery garlic shrimp, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, herbs, and spices, then baked until melted and bubbly. These cheesy garlic shrimp baguette toasts are easy, flavorful, and perfect for parties, holidays, game day, or a warm seafood appetizer.
Ingredients
1. 1 French baguette, sliced into even pieces
2. 1 lb / 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3. 2 tbsp butter
4. 1 tbsp olive oil
5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
6. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
7. 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8. 2 tbsp mayonnaise
9. 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped and divided
10. 1/2 tsp paprika
11. 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
12. Salt, to taste
13. Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C.
2. Arrange the sliced baguette pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 5 minutes, just until lightly crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
4. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels so they sear better in the skillet.
5. Season the shrimp with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
6. Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
8. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until pink, lightly golden, and just cooked through.
9. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
10. Reserve a few whole shrimp for topping the baguette toasts, if desired.
11. Chop the remaining shrimp into small bite-sized pieces.
12. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and half of the chopped parsley.
13. Stir until the cheesy shrimp mixture is evenly combined.
14. Spoon the cheesy shrimp mixture onto the toasted baguette slices, spreading it evenly over each piece.
15. Place one reserved whole shrimp on top of each toast if you have enough shrimp.
16. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
17. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining chopped parsley.
18. Serve warm.
Notes
Toast the baguette slices before adding the shrimp topping to help keep them crisp. Do not overcook the shrimp in the skillet because they will continue cooking in the oven. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice, red pepper flakes, or a little hot sauce to the cheesy shrimp mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
