Curried Shrimp Toast Appetizer

My Mom made these each year during the holiday season or for a special treat. They are a family favorite with fond memories.

The only change I’ve made over the years is the parsley garnish for a pop of bright color and freshness.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Flavor – the combination of shrimp, creamy mayonnaise, cheese, and curry gives this appetizer a rich savory flavor.
• Easy to Make and Serve – this recipe is super simple, and its small bite-size makes it ideal for sampling and sharing.
• Simple ingredients – you’ll be surprised at how good this recipe tastes with just a few common ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 lbs. small shrimp
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tube refrigerator biscuits
• 4 oz. Gruyere cheese
• 1 tbsp diced scallions
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon yellow curry powder
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Let’s Make Shrimp Toast Appetizer

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Clean and devein the shrimp. Remove the tails.
3. Place shrimp onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and top with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Allow the shrimp to cool on the baking sheet at room temperature.
6. Increase oven temperature to 400°.
7. Once the shrimp have cooled, dice them into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
8. Shred the cheese.
9. Add the cheese, mayonnaise, and curry powder.
10. Fold the mixture with a rubber spatula until combined.
11. Open the tube of biscuits. Slice each biscuit into quarters and roll each quarter into a small ball.
12. Place the biscuit balls on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or a baking mat and gently flatten each ball.
13. Spoon 1 tbsp of the shrimp mixture onto each flatted biscuit.
14. Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
15. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Make ahead – The shrimp mixture can be made and refrigerated a day ahead. Remove it from the refrigerator for 5 minutes before assembling and baking.
• Shrimp – Frozen thawed or canned shrimp can also be used for this recipe.

More KKM Appetizer Recipes

• Fresh Strawberry Salsa
• London Broil Beef Crostini
• Marinated Manchego Cheese and Olives
• Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza

Laura Franco

Curried Shrimp Toast Appetizer

My Mom made these each year during the holiday season or for a special treat. They are a family favorite with fond memories.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Servings: 32 pieces

Course: Appetizer/Snack/Brunch

Cuisine: Amercian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lbs. small shrimp
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tube refrigerator biscuits
• 4 oz. Gruyere cheese
• 1 tbsp diced scallions
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon yellow curry powder
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Clean and devein the shrimp. Remove the tails.
3. Place shrimp onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and top with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Allow the shrimp to cool on the baking sheet at room temperature.
6. Increase oven temperature to 400°.
7. Once the shrimp have cooled, dice them into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
8. Shred the cheese.
9. Add the cheese, mayonnaise, and curry powder.
10. Fold the mixture with a rubber spatula until combined.
11. Open the tube of biscuits. Slice each biscuit into quarters and roll each quarter into a small ball.
12. Place the biscuit balls on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or a baking mat and gently flatten each ball.
13. Spoon 1 tbsp of the shrimp mixture onto each flatted biscuit.
14. Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
15. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Make ahead – The shrimp mixture can be made and refrigerated a day ahead. Remove it from the refrigerator for 5 minutes before assembling and baking.
• Shrimp – Frozen thawed or canned shrimp can also be used for this recipe.