Description
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Garlic Bread Boats are a delicious and indulgent dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce, served in crispy garlic bread halves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and hollow out the insides to create boats.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the bread boats with the shrimp Alfredo mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the bread is crispy and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some red pepper flakes for heat.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different variation.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg