Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy toast topped with succulent, wine-infused shrimp that melts in your mouth - this Shrimp Toasts with White Wine Sauce recipe is about to become your new culinary obsession! Whether you're hosting an elegant dinner party or craving a luxurious appetizer, these shrimp toasts promise to elevate your cooking game and impress even the most discerning food lovers. Get ready to transform simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish that looks sophisticated but is surprisingly easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- White bread, sliced
- Butter
- Garlic, minced
- White wine
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Ensure that the shrimp is peeled and deveined, and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Mince the garlic and chop the fresh parsley. Set these ingredients aside.
- Next, take the white bread slices and cut them into triangles or squares, depending on your preference. This will be the base for your shrimp toasts.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season them with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Increase the heat slightly and let the mixture simmer for about 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly.
- While the shrimp is cooking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the prepared bread slices on a baking sheet and spread a thin layer of butter on each slice. This will help them crisp up in the oven.
- Once the shrimp mixture is ready, remove the skillet from the heat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked shrimp onto the buttered bread slices, dividing them evenly. Spoon some of the remaining sauce over each toast.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the shrimp toasts for about 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Once baked, remove the toasts from the oven and sprinkle them with the chopped fresh parsley for garnish. Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by any remaining white wine sauce for dipping.
Tips
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure they sear beautifully and don't release excess water.
- Use fresh, high-quality white wine for the sauce - the flavor will shine through in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the shrimp! They should be pink and just opaque to maintain their tender texture.
- Choose a good quality, slightly sturdy white bread that will crisp nicely without becoming too hard.
- Experiment with bread shapes - triangles, squares, or even cut into fancy geometric designs can make your presentation more interesting.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a subtle kick.
- Serve immediately after baking to maintain the crispiness of the toast and the warmth of the shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
