Description
Shrimp Alfredo Garlic Bread combines succulent shrimp with a creamy sauce and garlic flavor on toasted Italian bread. This dish offers an irresistible taste perfect for quick dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 pound (31 to 35 per 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 (476 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (200 g) parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic salt until combined, then spread it over the sliced Italian bread.
- Place the bread on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden and crispy.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and two tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the shrimp, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring it to a simmer, then add parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella and white cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Spread the shrimp mixture generously over the toasted bread and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add extra crushed red pepper flakes.
Use a mix of your favorite cheeses for added flavor.
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg