Description
This Shrimp Alfredo Garlic Bread features a rich and creamy alfredo sauce combined with succulent shrimp and melted cheese on toasted Italian bread. It’s a delightful choice for a quick dinner or a tasty appetizer that food lovers will enjoy!
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 the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread softened butter on the cut sides of the Italian bread and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Arrange the bread on the prepared baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a low simmer, followed by the parmesan cheese until melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Remove from heat and mix in the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until melted.
- Spread the creamy shrimp mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the shrimp mixture while cooking.
You can substitute different types of cheese according to your preference for varied taste.
Pair with a crisp salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg