This Shrimp Garlic Bread features a creamy, cheesy shrimp topping on a crusty Italian loaf, baguette, or ciabatta. Ready in about 25 minutes, the recipe yields enough topping for two halves of a 6”x8” loaf or roughly 10–12 slices, depending on thickness.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions and Additions
- How to make Shrimp and Cheese Garlic Bread
- Pro Tips
- Recipe FAQs
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Why I love this recipe
This is a fast, crowd-pleasing appetizer or side that also works as a weeknight main when served with a salad. Think of it as a shrimp-topped French bread pizza—cheesy, garlicky, and satisfying.
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Substitutions and Additions
Add red pepper flakes or a dash of your favorite hot sauce for heat. Swap chives for parsley or green onions, or try a bit of lemon zest for brightness.
How to make Shrimp and Cheese Garlic Bread
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 – On a cutting board, chop raw shrimp into ½-inch pieces and place them into a bowl.
Step 3 – Mix in shredded mozzarella, shredded Parmesan, melted butter, mayonnaise, jarred minced garlic, chopped chives, seasoned salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 4 – Slice the loaf horizontally into two long halves or cut it into 1-inch thick slices (about 10–12). Arrange the bread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5 – Spread the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly over the cut side of the bread.
Step 6 – Bake 13–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the topping is golden, and the bread is crisp.
Step 7 – Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, slice if needed, and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
Buy shrimp that’s already peeled and deveined with tails removed to save prep time. Cut bread evenly to ensure consistent toasting.
Recipe FAQs
Top your garlic bread with a flavorful mix like shrimp, mayo, cheese, butter, and fresh herbs to make it special and impressive.
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Shrimp Garlic Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls
- Parchment paper
- Large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ 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)
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop shrimp into ½-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl.
- Add mozzarella, Parmesan, melted butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chives, seasoned salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise or cut into 1-inch slices and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread the shrimp mixture on the cut side of the bread.
- Bake 13–15 minutes until the topping is golden, cheese is melted, and bread is crisp.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, slice if needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Buying shrimp already peeled and deveined saves time and effort.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 • Calories: 375 kcal • Carbohydrates: 24 g • Protein: 10 g • Fat: 26 g • Saturated Fat: 13 g • Sodium: 533 mg
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