Shrimp Toast Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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One tablespoon olive oil.
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A single French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces.
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One pound of shrimp, peeled, cleaned, and minced.
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Three garlic cloves, chopped finely.
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Four ounces of cream cheese, diced into small chunks.
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A quarter to half a teaspoon of Cajun spice blend.
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Half a small onion, minced.
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One celery stalk, cut into small bits.
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A quarter cup each of shaved Parmesan and Fontina cheeses.
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Kosher salt with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
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A quarter teaspoon of crushed chili flakes.
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One green onion, chopped thin.
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A sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper.
# Instructions:
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On low broil, flip your bread slices on a pan every 3-5 minutes until golden on both sides.
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Heat up olive oil in a skillet, toss in your shrimp, onion, and celery, cooking for a minute. Next, mix in garlic and seasonings, cooking for one more minute.
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Turn the heat to its lowest and gently melt all the cheeses together, stirring until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Spread the shrimp mixture onto your toasted slices. Finish with some red chili flakes on top.
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Pop them in the oven at 400°F and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes.
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Garnish with green onion slices and enjoy warm.
# Notes:
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Keep a close eye on bread while it broils, so it doesn't burn.
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Wild-caught shrimp is a better option if available.
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It helps to have everything measured and prepped before you begin.
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Use a vegetable peeler to make thin slices of cheese.