Shrimp Rangoon Garlic Toasts

Shrimp Rangoon Garlic Toasts are the perfect easy appetizer that everyone loves. Whether you're entertaining for a fancy or casual occasion, these delicious seafood appetizer toasts will fit right in.

If you're a fan of crab Rangoon, then I'm confident you'll enjoy these Shrimp Rangoon Garlic Toasts. They're cream cheesy, crunchy, and pack a nice little punch of garlic and shrimp flavor!

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• The ingredient list:
• Ingredient information:
• Ingredient swap and substitution suggestions:
• Can these shrimp toasts be made in advance?
• How many appetizers does this recipe make?
• Renee's top tips for success:
• What to do with leftover garlic thyme oil?
• Additional hot appetizer recipes you'll enjoy:
• Printable Recipe Card

The ingredient list:

Ingredient information:

FRENCH BAGUETTE - I love the texture of a toasted baguette with all those nooks, crannies, and crunch. Those fabulous craters are an excellent place for the garlic and thyme-infused olive oil to sink into for maximum flavor.

PEELED AND DEVEINED COOKED SHRIMP - Feel free to use whatever size shrimp you want (or that are on sale). Frozen and thawed precooked shrimp work great for this recipe; just ensure they're thoroughly dried and remove their tails.

GARLIC CLOVES - I like plenty of garlic, so I used 4-5 (roughly chopped) large cloves for the infused oil. You can cut back (or increase) the amount to suit your preference.

OLIVE OIL - I used extra virgin olive oil because I wasn't cooking it at a high enough temperature to bring it beyond its smoke point. A second press olive oil will also work if that's what you have.

FRESH THYME - If you've been with me before, you know how much I love my fresh thyme. I use it in a lot of my cooking, and this recipe is no different. If you don't have fresh thyme, you can easily use dried thyme leaves, but cut back on the amount called for in this recipe by half because dried herbs have a more intense flavor than their fresh counterparts.

CREAM CHEESE - I used a full-fat cream cheese, but using Neufchatel, which has a similar flavor but less fat, is perfectly fine.

MAYONNAISE - I added the mayonnaise as a blending agent to help the cream cheese come together into a creamier mixture. Leave this ingredient out if you prefer, but I found it helpful with mixing, and I enjoy the flavor.

LIME JUICE - The lime juice cuts through some of the richness of the cream cheese and balances out the flavors. Two teaspoons are called for, and that's roughly 1 - 2 limes, depending on how juicy they are. Lemons may be used in place of limes.

SCALLIONS - What self-respecting Rangoon would omit scallions in the list of ingredients? I like using white and green parts (not the roots) because both have delicious oniony flavor.

LEMON PEPPER - This isn't an ingredient I use often in my cooking, but thought it would be a tasty addition. If you have it in your cabinet, great! If not, I don't recommend you go out and buy it specifically for this recipe. Use black pepper instead, and add a touch of lime zest.

BUTTER - I always use salted butter. Always. The butter gives this seafood crostini a buttery richness and mouthfeel that will leave you craving more! Everything's better with butter!!

Ingredient swap and substitution suggestions:

• Want to swap cooked (or imitation) crab meat for the cooked shrimp? Go for it!!

• Don't have a French baguette handy? No problem. Spread this cream cheese Rangoon mixture onto cocktail party bread or even a well-toasted hot dog or hamburger bun. The toasted bun will give structure and stability to hold all that cream cheesy goodness. And remember that using a toasted bagel or English muffin instead of the baguette would also work in a pinch. It's all good.

• Don't want to make the infused olive oil? That's OK. No worries. Use store-bought garlic bread from the freezer section. Bake it halfway, top with the shrimp Rangoon mixture, and bake again until golden.

• As mentioned above, using a lower-fat Neufchatel cheese instead of whole-fat cream cheese is an excellent way to save a few calories but not sacrifice flavor.

• Lemon is always a good choice when adding citrus to cut the richness of any dish. Don't have lime or lemon? Try using a tiny splash (1 teaspoon) of vinegar (white, apple cider, or champagne) to help balance and round out flavors.

• Not a fan of mayonnaise? What about swapping it with tahini (sesame seed paste)? The flavors of the scallions and shrimp would pair exceptionally well with tahini and give these seafood appetizers even more of an Asian flair. Oh, Yum! I will have to try that (note to self).

• And lastly, but certainly not least, shallots may be used in place of the scallions in an extreme emergency, but I suggest grabbing your car keys and heading off to the store for scallions instead. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with shallots, these Shrimp Rangoon Garlic Toasts simply wouldn't be the same without the scallions. I implore you - get the scallions!

Can these shrimp toasts be made in advance?

Yes, but I suggest making them only one day prior to serving and to keep them in the refrigerator (covered) until ready to bake and serve.

However, you can mix up the cream cheese and shrimp Rangoon topping and keep that in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days before using.

The garlic and thyme infused olive oil can also be made in advance and kept in an airtight container out of direct sunlight for up to 7 days.

How many appetizers does this recipe make?

As written this recipe makes 15 shrimp toast appetizers. Making additional shrimp toast appetizers is easy by using the handy ingredient multiplier found in the recipe card.

Renee's top tips for success:

When slicing the baguette, do so on an extreme angle so there is plenty of surface area for all that amazing garlic oil and shrimp and cream cheese spread.

Don't rush the garlic oil infusing process. The longer the oil simmers on the stovetop with the garlic and thyme, the more flavor it will have.

Before starting, make sure the cream cheese is nice and soft so it will combine easily with the shrimp and the other topping ingredients without having to use a hand mixer or stand mixer.

What to do with leftover garlic thyme oil?

Any leftover oil can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Use it for brushing on corn on the cob (or vegetables of your choosing) before roasting, drizzle it on baked or roasted potatoes, or even use the infused oil to sear steak, pork chops, or even chicken in a large skillet the stovetop.

The possibilities are endless, I'd even fry an egg in it.

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I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's hot seafood appetizer featuring cooked shrimp as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!