Description
Experience the delightful fusion of zesty lemon and savory shrimp on crispy toast with these NYE Lemon Pepper Shrimp Toasts. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for celebrating the New Year, guaranteed to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. Fresh shrimp, bright lemon zest, and aromatic garlic come together for a dish that’s as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 1 French baguette (about 12 inches)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by gathering them on your countertop.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Slice the baguette into thick slices. Brush both sides lightly with remaining olive oil and toast in the oven at 400°F until golden brown.
- Assemble by generously piling shrimp on each piece of toasted bread and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg