Creamy Garlic Shrimp Toast

Name: Creamy Garlic Shrimp Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 0.25 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; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley; 1 pinch salt, or to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Sweet, butterflied shrimp in a garlicky cream sauce with a smoky paprika flavor are served over thick slices of buttery, pan-toasted French bread in Chef John's simple recipe for two!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:26:26 GMT