Here’s a delicious recipe for Parmesan Shrimp on Sourdough. It’s a perfect combination of succulent shrimp, creamy Parmesan sauce, and crispy sourdough bread. This dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
### Parmesan Shrimp on Sourdough Recipe
#### Ingredients:
– **For the Shrimp:**
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– **For the Parmesan Sauce:**
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– **For the Sourdough:**
– 4 slices of sourdough bread
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 clove garlic, halved
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Shrimp:**
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. **Make the Parmesan Sauce:**
1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until lightly golden.
3. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Keep the sauce warm.
3. **Prepare the Sourdough:**
1. Preheat your oven’s broiler.
2. Spread butter on both sides of each slice of sourdough bread.
3. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and broil until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
4. Rub the halved garlic clove over the top of each toasted bread slice for extra flavor.
4. **Assemble the Dish:**
1. Place a slice of the toasted sourdough bread on each plate.
2. Spoon the cooked shrimp over the sourdough.
3. Drizzle the Parmesan sauce generously over the shrimp and bread.
4. Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired.
5. **Serve and Enjoy:**
– Serve immediately while the dish is warm and the bread is still crispy.
### Tips:
– You can add some red pepper flakes to the shrimp for a spicy kick.
– If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can substitute half of the heavy cream with chicken broth.
– For an extra touch of flavor, add a splash of white wine to the shrimp while cooking.
Enjoy your Parmesan Shrimp on Sourdough!
