Description
This Shrimp Alfredo Garlic Bread is a delightful dish that features juicy shrimp in a creamy, cheesy sauce, all served on warm, buttery Italian bread—perfect for an easy, satisfying 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 your oven to 400°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread softened butter evenly on the cut sides of the Italian bread, then sprinkle garlic salt on both halves.
- Place the bread on the baking sheet and toast it in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, followed by minced garlic.
- Add the medium shrimp, kosher salt, and black pepper, cooking until the shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, additional kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and mix in the mozzarella and white cheddar cheeses until well combined.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture generously over the toasted bread, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
This dish is best served immediately for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg