Cajun Shrimp Toast
Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 French baguette, ends trimmed and cut into 1/3-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- 2
Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, onion powder, thyme and oregano; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 4
Place baguette slices in a single layer onto the baking sheet. Top with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with cajun seasoning. Place into oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until cheeses have melted.
- 5
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
