If you love cheesy garlic bread and creamy Alfredo pasta, you're going to love this Shrimp Alfredo Texas Toast. It takes all the best parts of shrimp Alfredo and turns them into an easy, cheesy appetizer or quick dinner that comes together in just a few simple steps.
Crispy Texas toast is topped with homemade creamy garlic Alfredo sauce, seasoned Cajun shrimp, and plenty of mozzarella cheese. Everything gets broiled until hot, bubbly, and golden, then finished with fresh parsley.
This is one of those recipes that looks impressive but is incredibly easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal, game day, an appetizer, or whenever you're craving something cheesy and delicious.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: Store bought Texas toast makes this recipe incredibly simple.
- Creamy and cheesy: Homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella make every bite rich and cheesy.
- Big flavor: Cajun seasoned shrimp adds a delicious kick to the creamy sauce.
- Quick dinner idea: You can have this on the table in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Texas toast
- Shrimp
- Butter
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Salt Pepper Garlic (or Ninjacue All Day)
- Heavy whipping cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parsley
See recipe card for quantities.
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Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Texas Toast
Preheat your oven according to the Texas toast package directions.
Place the Texas toast onto a wire rack and bake until heated through and lightly crispy.
step 2: Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through, then remove.
Step 3: Make the Alfredo Sauce
In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of butter.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream. Bring it to a gentle simmer and stir occasionally for a few minutes.
Add grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Continue to simmer and stir until it thickens.
Step 4: Build the Shrimp Alfredo Texas Toast
Place the baked Texas toast onto a wire rack.
Spoon a layer of Alfredo sauce over each piece of toast.
Top with shredded mozzarella and cooked Cajun shrimp.
Step 5: Build the Shrimp Alfredo Texas Toast
Add another spoonful of Alfredo sauce over the shrimp and another layer of shredded mozzarella.
Step 6: Broil Until Cheesy
Set your oven to low broil.
Place the assembled Texas toast under the broiler and cook until the mozzarella is completely melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
Remove the Shrimp Alfredo Texas Toast from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Pro Tips
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them. Once they're pink, opaque, and cooked through, they're ready.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan. It melts more smoothly into the cream and creates a better Alfredo sauce.
- Don't skip the second layer of Alfredo. Adding sauce both underneath and over the shrimp gives every bite that creamy Alfredo flavor.
- Watch the broiler. You only need a few minutes to melt and brown the cheese. Stay nearby while the toast is under the broiler.
Final Bite.
Shrimp Alfredo Texas Toast is basically shrimp Alfredo turned into the ultimate cheesy garlic toast. You get crispy Texas toast, creamy homemade Alfredo, Cajun seasoned shrimp, and gooey mozzarella in every bite.
It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve at a party. If you're looking for a quick shrimp recipe that's a little different from the usual pasta, this one definitely belongs on your list.
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Shrimp Alfredo Texas Toast
Shrimp Alfredo Texas Toast combines Cajun shrimp, creamy homemade Alfredo, mozzarella, and crispy Texas toast for an easy, cheesy recipe everyone will love.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Texas toast
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper Garlic Seasoning, if cajun seasoning lacks salt
Instructions
- Bake the Texas toast according to the package directions. Remove and set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan and parsley. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Spread Alfredo sauce over each piece of Texas toast. Add mozzarella and shrimp, then top with more Alfredo sauce and mozzarella.
- Place under a low broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For the best presentation, sprinkle the finished toast with fresh parsley and a little extra Parmesan right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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