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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Appetizers

    Creole Shrimp Toast – Easy & Cheesy

    May 4, 2022 by Sharon Rigsby 4 Comments

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    Pinterest pin showing a piece of shrimp toast.

    Easy Creole Shrimp Toast is a tasty, bite-size, seafood appetizer. It is baked in the oven and features a crisp, toasted bread round, blanketed with a flavorful filling made with cooked shrimp, sour cream, and two kinds of cheese.

    These delectable bites of heaven are so good they will fairly fly off the plate, and take less than 20 minutes to prepare. This easy shrimp toast recipe checks all of the boxes; it’s quick and simple to make, it can be made ahead of time, and best of all, the taste is fantastic.

    Close up of Creole Shrimp Toast on a plate.

    This recipe was inspired by Chinese shrimp toast appetizers I had at a party. If you follow my blog, you know how much I love shrimp, appetizers, and all things cheese. After just one taste, I was smitten, and I spent the next day coming up with this version, giving it a slightly more spicy and robust, New Orleans-inspired Creole flavor. 

    As good as the authentic recipe, just different, this recipe can be made in half the time and is baked in the oven instead of fried. Best of all, It captures the delicious essence of the authentic appetizer.

    Ingredients – here’s what’s in it:

    Cooked shrimp, toast, cheese and mayonnaise on a counter.
    • Toast – this easy recipe for baked shrimp toast uses either premade and purchased toasted french bread rounds or baguette slices.
    • Shrimp – you can purchase it already cooked and seasoned from your favorite grocery or seafood store, or you can roast your own using my easy 10 Minute Roasted Shrimp recipe. 
    • Creole seasoning – gives the savory topping just a bit of a kick. Cajun seasoning, a touch milder, can be substituted to make Cajun shrimp toast.
    • Cheese – two kinds of cheese, parmesan and mozzarella, come together to make the filling in this delicious cheesy appetizer. (Parmesan cheese isn’t pictured in the image above.) 
    • Mayonnaise and sour cream – bind the topping together and add creamy, tangy deliciousness.
    • Spices and seasonings – onion powder, dried thyme, kosher salt, and pepper round everything out and enhance the flavors in this recipe.

    Directions – here’s how to make it:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. Dice the shrimp into small bite-size pieces.
    Cut up shrimp on a cutting board.
    1. Add the shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella, parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder, and one teaspoon of the creole seasoning to a large bowl and mix well.
    Clear glass bowl with shrimp toast topping.
    1. Place the toasted rounds on a baking sheet and top each with a spoonful of the topping mixture.
    Shrimp toast on a baking sheet.
    1. Sprinkle with a pinch of creole seasoning. Bake for six to eight minutes, or until the cheese melts and the topping is lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.
    A serving dish with baked shrimp toast.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What is it?

    Authentic Asian shrimp toast is a classic take-out item at many Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants. It originated in China, and this delicious treat is popular worldwide.

    These flavor-packed appetizers are made with small triangles of bread covered in a paste made with shrimp, scallions, and other seasonings, topped with sesame seeds, and then fried.

    Can you make this recipe ahead?

    You can prepare the topping up to 48 hours beforehand to make this dish ahead. Then, keep it covered and in the refrigerator until you are ready to add to the toast and bake it.

    I have not tried freezing it, but in general, sour cream recipes do not freeze well because it changes the texture.

    How to store leftovers?

    Shrimp toast is best eaten shortly after it’s made. After that, the toast tends to get a little soggy. However, If you have leftovers, they can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    To reheat, place them on a baking sheet and heat in a 350-degree oven for about five minutes. This appetizer can also be reheated in an air fryer at 400 degrees for about six minutes.

    What to serve with this appetizer?

    I like to serve this shrimp toast for a party with my Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese, Make-Ahead Caprese Skewers, Chicken Ranch Dip, Smoked Queso, and Roasted Pecans.

    Sharon’s tips:

    For convenience, I like to use purchased toasted french bread rounds or baguette slices in this recipe. If you can’t find them, you can slice a baguette into rounds and toast it before topping it with the shrimp mixture. You can also substitute toasted Texas toast or French bread cut into quarters.

    Cooked and seasoned shrimp can be purchased from your favorite grocery or seafood store, or you can roast your own using my easy 10 Minute Roasted Shrimp recipe. 

    You can prepare the topping up to 48 hours beforehand. Then, keep it covered and in the refrigerator until you are ready to place on top of the bread and bake it.

    This appetizer is about a six or seven on the spicy scale. If you would like to dial back the heat, reduce the amount of creole seasoning, and do not add it to the top before baking. 

    You can use frozen cooked shrimp in this recipe, and they should do fine. Just be sure to let them thaw and dry them off before adding them to the topping mixture. I have never tried canned shrimp and I don’t know how they would work. 

    More shrimp recipes:

    If you love shrimp as much as I do, you might also want to try these popular dishes:

    • Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp,
    • Roasted Shrimp Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette,
    • Southern BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits,
    • Shrimp and Blue Cheese Pasta,
    • Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and
    • The Best Crispy Buffalo Shrimp.

    Do you need more menu ideas? Check out all of my seafood recipes here!

    ★★★ ★★ If you make this recipe, please leave a comment and give this recipe a star rating. I would love to know how you liked it!

    Thanks so much for visiting Grits and Pinecones!

    Shrimp toast on a serving plate.

    Creole Shrimp Toast Recipe – Easy & Cheesy

    Sharon Rigsby
    Easy Creole Shrimp Toast is a tasty, bite-size, cheesy seafood appetizer comprised of a toasted bread round, blanketed with a flavorful filling made with cooked shrimp and two kinds of cheese. These delectable bites of heaven are so good; they will fairly fly off the plate and take less than 20 minutes to prepare. 
    4.37 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 servings
    Calories 100 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound fresh shrimp cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed,
    • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried ground thyme
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning divided (I used Zatarain’s)
    • 7 ounces package toasted French bread rounds about 24

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Dice the shrimp into bite-size pieces.
    • Add the shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella, parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder, and one teaspoon of the creole seasoning to a large bowl. Mix well.
    • Place the toasted rounds on a baking sheet and top each with a spoonful of the topping. Sprinkle with a pinch of creole seasoning and bake for six to eight minutes, or until the cheese melts and topping is lightly browned.
    • Serve immediately or at room temperature.

    Notes

    For convenience, I like to use purchased toasted french bread rounds or baguette slices in this recipe. If you can’t find them, you can slice a baguette and into rounds and toast it prior to topping it with the shrimp mixture. You can also substitute toasted Texas toast cut into quarters, or French bread.
    You can purchase shrimp already cooked and seasoned from your favorite grocery or seafood store, or you can roast your own using my easy 10 Minute Roasted Shrimp recipe. 
    To make this dish ahead, you can prepare the topping up to 48 hours beforehand. Keep it covered and in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it.
    This appetizer is about six or seven on a scale of one to ten on the spicy scale. If you would like to dial back the heat, reduce the amount of creole seasoning, and do not add it to the top before baking. 
    You can use frozen cooked shrimp in this recipe, and they should do fine. Just be sure to let them thaw and dry them off before adding them to the topping mixture. I have never tried canned and I don’t know how they would work. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.7mg
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    **This recipe was originally published on December 20, 2017. It was republished on May 4, 2022, with new photos, an FAQ, and expanded tips. 

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    1. Mindy

      January 19, 2021 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Really good! Excellent to make ahead and then pop in the oven before guests arrive. Thanks for a new hit!!

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      • Sharon Rigsby

        January 19, 2021 at 2:09 pm

        Hi Mindy, I’m so glad you liked it, and thank you too for taking the time to leave such a nice review!
        All the best,
        Sharon

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        • Kay

          February 14, 2022 at 11:57 am

          Can the mixture be frozen?

        • Sharon Rigsby

          February 14, 2022 at 1:31 pm

          Hi Kay, I would not try to freeze it. The sour cream will separate and change texture when frozen.
          I hope you enjoy the recipe!
          All the best,
          Sharon

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