Description
Shrimp Alfredo Garlic Bread is a delightful treat featuring creamy alfredo, succulent shrimp, and a cheesy topping, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
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.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic salt until well combined.
- Spread this mixture over the sliced italian bread and place it on the baking sheet.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce.
- Once the sauce is creamy, remove it from the heat. Stir in mozzarella and white cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Spoon the shrimp alfredo mixture over the buttered bread halves, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
You can substitute different types of cheese if desired.
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg