Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili on Toasted Baguette
Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili flakes served atop crunchy toasted baguette slices for a flavorful appetizer or light meal. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, thinly sliced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 pieces, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 loaf, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces baguette
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 12 slices of 1/2-inch sliced baguette on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Step 2: While bread toasts, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 12 large peeled shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
- Step 5: Spoon the garlic chili shrimp evenly over the toasted baguette slices and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili on Toasted Baguette take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili on Toasted Baguette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili on Toasted Baguette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili on Toasted Baguette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili on Toasted Baguette?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
