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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The crispy bread baked together with the creamy flavor of cheese and the sweet, firm texture of fresh shrimp is definitely a grilled dish you shouldn’t miss. Not only will the kids love this dish, but the whole family will enjoy it as well. Now, let’s get cooking to see the secret recipe!
Ingredients for Shrimp and Cheese Toast Serves 4
Fresh shrimp 200 gr Bread 1 piece (preferably a baguette) Mozzarella cheese 200 gr (shredded) Mayonnaise 50 gr Whipping cream 100 gr Unsalted butter 4 tablespoons Garlic 1 clove Parsley 1 tablespoon (chopped) Salt a little
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- Choose shrimp that have a firm shell, with a consistent translucent color; these are fresh shrimp.
- Pay attention to the shrimp’s tail; if the tail is tightly curled, it indicates naturally fresh shrimp. Conversely, if the tails are spread out, it may indicate that the shrimp have been injected with water to increase weight.
- Avoid shrimp with backs that are curved in a circular shape and are leaking slimy liquid; these shrimp have been stored for too long, and will not retain their characteristic sweetness when cooked.
What is Baguette bread? Where to buy it?
- Baguette bread is a traditional type of bread from France, named as such because “baguette” in French means “stick” or “long rod”, similar to its name, this type of bread has a length ranging from 50 to 100cm, much longer than regular types of bread.
- However, baguette bread has almost the same main ingredients as other types of bread, which are water, wheat flour, yeast, and regular salt. This type of bread also has a crispy outer crust, with a dense, airy, and chewy interior. People often use baguette bread for breakfast with eggs, filled with savory fillings, or spread with jam.
- You can easily find baguette bread at bakeries or buy it at supermarkets.
Where to buy mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise?
- Mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise are currently sold at bakeries, large supermarkets, or on e-commerce websites.
- When purchasing the two ingredients above, be sure to carefully check the information regarding the origin, expiration date, and packaging quality of the product.
- Additionally, if you have time, you can also refer to how to make mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise at home following the recipe from Tastetutorial.com.
Tools required
How to prepare Shrimp Cheese Toast
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Prepare the shrimp
After buying the shrimp, peel off the shell, remove the head and the shrimp thread, then wash thoroughly and let it drain.
Next, put the shrimp in a mortar with 1 tablespoon of parsley and grind it finely. You can also use a knife to chop the shrimp finely.
How to quickly remove the shrimp thread
- Method 1: Use a toothpick to pierce horizontally through the position of the second joint from the tail of the shrimp upwards, then gently pull the shrimp thread upwards. Once the shrimp thread is exposed, you just need to use your hand to pull it out completely.
- Method 2: After peeling off the shell, use a small knife to make a straight cut along the back of the shrimp, then use the sharp end of the knife to pull the shrimp thread out.
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Marinate the shrimp
After grinding the shrimp, marinate it with 1 teaspoon of salt and 50g of mayonnaise. Mix well and let it sit for about 30 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the seasoning.
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Make garlic butter sauce
Peel and finely chop 1 garlic bulb. Next, heat a pan on the stove, wait for the pan to get hot, then add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the chopped garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Once the garlic is golden and fragrant, turn off the heat. Add the sautéed garlic butter mixture to a bowl with 100g of whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix well until the ingredients are combined.
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Spread the filling on the bread
Cut the bread into slices that are easy to eat. Next, use a spoon to spread a layer of garlic butter sauce onto the bread and then scoop the shrimp filling on top (about 1 tablespoon).
After that, add 1 teaspoon of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each piece of bread and get ready to bake the bread.
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Toasting bread
Place a pan on the stove, arrange the bread filled with the mixture inside. Cover and toast on low heat for about 25 minutes until the bread is cooked and fragrant, then you can take it out and enjoy immediately.
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Final product
Shrimp cheese toast is fragrant with garlic butter sauce. The bread is crispy, the cheese is rich, the shrimp is naturally sweet, all perfectly blended surprisingly.
Enjoy this dish with a cup of hot milk to start your day full of energy!
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Cheesy shrimp baguette is fragrant, rich, and attractive, and it’s easy to make, isn’t it? Show off your cooking skills and make it right away to treat your family!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Cooky TV
