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Crunchy fried cod fish with lobster remoulade on a white plate, served with a glass of water.

Shrimp Boats

Bree Hester
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baquette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 shallot chopped finely
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes sliced into thin strips
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Slice the baguette into wedges. About 4 inches. Using a knife, cut a hole about halfway into the baguette, making a boat of sorts. Put the bread into a 350 degree oven and get started on the shrimp. By the time the shrimp are done, your bread will be nice and toasty.
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  • Have everything ready to go before you start to cook, it goes very quickly once you start. Like 8 minutes from start to finish.
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  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, shallots, and sun dried tomatoes. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the shallots begin to soften.
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  • Add the wine. And the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp.
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  • When the shrimp are almost cooked, add the butter in pats, stirring. It will thicken the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
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  • Take the bread out of the oven and put it on a plate. Pour some of the sauce directly into the bread.
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  • Top with the shrimp and more sauce.
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  • Garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 270mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Shrimp Boats
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