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Garlic Shrimp Toast

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Lunch
Garlic Shrimp Toast
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
  • 2 thick slices French bread
  • 6 tablespoons clarified butter, melted, divided
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the butterfly shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with cayenne, paprika, and minced garlic. Mix well to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated with the spices.
2
Next, take most of the crust off the bread and set it aside.
3
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the slices of bread and toast until golden brown, taking about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the toasted bread from the skillet and wipe out any crumbs that remain.
4
Now, add the remaining melted butter to the skillet and turn up the heat to high. When the pan is extremely hot and you notice a slight wisp of smoke, carefully add the shrimp using tongs to spread them out into an even layer. Sear the shrimp for 1 minute without stirring or tossing.
5
Sprinkle a pinch of lemon zest over the shrimp and add some fresh lemon juice and heavy cream. Use a spoon to gently scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, allowing the cream to boil and reduce for 1 ½ to 2 minutes as the shrimp finishes cooking and the sauce thickens.
6
Turn off the heat and stir in some chopped parsley. Taste the dish and add salt if needed to bring out the flavors.
7
Finally, divide the cooked shrimp and sauce evenly over each piece of toasted bread.