Elevate your appetizer game with these delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Toast Bites! This easy recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, served atop crispy toasted bread. Perfect for any gathering or casual dinner, these bites combine simplicity with gourmet flair. Enhance your culinary skills while impressing your guests with this flavorful dish that's sure to tantalize taste buds. Dive into the steps and create a mouthwatering treat!
1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
8 slices of baguette or crusty bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Olive oil, for brushing
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping