Shrimp Toast Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Baguette and Flavorings
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
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1 small French baguette sliced into pieces about 1/2-inch thick
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Kosher salt to your liking
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Cajun spice blend
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1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
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Fresh ground black pepper, as needed
→ Shrimp Filling
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4 ounces of cream cheese, diced into smaller cubes
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1 pound of shrimp, deveined, peeled, and finely chopped
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1 stalk of celery, minced well
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1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded finely
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup of Fontina cheese, shredded finely
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1/2 of a small onion, chopped finely
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1 green onion, sliced as thin as possible
# Instructions:
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Set the broiler to low heat. Lay the baguette slices in a single layer on your baking sheet. Broil for about 3-5 minutes or until just toasted. Flip them over and repeat until both sides are light golden.
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Warm up the olive oil in a pan at medium heat. Add in the shrimp, along with the celery and onion. Stir it all together for about a minute. Toss in the garlic, sprinkle in some Cajun seasoning, and add black pepper. Keep stirring for another minute.
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Turn the heat down as low as you can. Stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan, and Fontina. Keep mixing until everything melts smoothly. Add kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste.
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Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly over the toasted baguette slices. Sprinkle crushed red pepper over the top as desired. Pop them into an oven preheated to 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes or until they're bubbly and slightly golden.
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Scatter green onions on top and enjoy while still hot.