Garlic Prawn Appetizer on Baguette Toasts
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Garlic Prawn Appetizer on Baguette Toasts! This elegant yet simple recipe combines golden, oven-toasted baguette slices with succulent jumbo prawns sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Enhanced with a hint of fresh parsley, a squeeze of tangy lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this dish is bursting with flavor in every bite. Perfect as a party starter or a sophisticated snack, these crispy, garlicky bites are ready in just 25 minutes and are sure to impress your guests. Pair them with your favorite white wine for a memorable culinary experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 12 pieces Jumbo prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 12 thin rounds. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove and set aside.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the prawns to the skillet, season them with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and fully cooked.
Once the prawns are cooked, reduce the heat to low and squeeze in the lemon juice. Toss the prawns to coat them in the garlicky butter sauce.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the prawns and remove the skillet from heat.
To assemble, place one prawn on top of each toasted baguette slice, drizzling a small amount of the garlic butter sauce over the top.
Arrange the garlic prawn toasts on a serving platter and garnish with additional parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 530 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 2834 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.6 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.1 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1090 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
