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!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Finely mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the prawns and remove the skillet from heat.

Step 10

To assemble, place one prawn on top of each toasted baguette slice, drizzling a small amount of the garlic butter sauce over the top.

Step 11

Arrange the garlic prawn toasts on a serving platter and garnish with additional parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(612.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1648.4

Total Fat 82.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 530mg	0%
Sodium 2833.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 4.2g
Protein 80.3g	0%

Vitamin D 364.8IU	0%
Calcium 266.4mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1090.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 36.2%