Creamy Tarragon Shrimp Toasts Recipe

Name: Creamy Tarragon Shrimp Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mascarpone or soft cream cheese; 3 tablespoons finely shredded lemon zest; 20 to 22 thin slices baguette, cut on the diagonal and lightly toasted; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 pounds shelled, deveined shrimp (26 to 30 per lb.), tails pulled off, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; Sea salt; Tarragon sprigs

Servings: persons

1 cup mascarpone or soft cream cheese
3 tablespoons finely shredded lemon zest
20 to 22 thin slices baguette, cut on the diagonal and lightly toasted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 pounds shelled, deveined shrimp (26 to 30 per lb.), tails pulled off, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt
Tarragon sprigs

1
In a small bowl, mix mascarpone and lemon zest. Spread a thin layer of the mixture on 1 side of each baguette slice and set on a platter (save any leftover cheese mixture for another use).
2
Pour oil into a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant but not beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until beginning to turn pink on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat to high, pour in wine, and boil, stirring often, until liquid is almost all evaporated and shrimp are opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, chopped tarragon, and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
3
Spoon a couple of shrimp with some sauce onto each toast and sprinkle with sea salt. Garnish each with a tarragon sprig.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per crostini.

451

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mascarpone or soft cream cheese, 3 tablespoons finely shredded lemon zest, 20 to 22 thin slices baguette, cut on the diagonal and lightly toasted, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tarragon Shrimp Toasts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Tarragon Shrimp Toasts

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Variations & substitutions

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