A brief post that’s a companion to the updated Chickpea Soup from Sifnos.
This easy, delicious and chi-chi-frou-frou Shrimp and Garlic Bread. I’ve served this as an h’ors oeuvres and as a garnish with this soup – in both cases it was well received. The recipe is easy: raw shrimp, scallions, garlic, Feta cheese, grated tomato paste and herbs are whipped in a food processor then smeared on your thin slices of bread and then baked until crusty and slightly golden on top. On this occasion I used Greek basil in the mix. You can used oregano, thyme or whatever fresh herb you have on hand. 
Shrimp and Garlic Bread (Σκορδόψωμο με γαρίδες)
(makes 12)
12 thinly sliced pieces of good, artisan bread
1 cup of raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined
1 clove of garlic, chopped
2 green onions (scallions), chopped
2 Tbsp. of grated tomato
pinch of chilli flakes
1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
3 Tbsp. of chopped fresh basil (or other fresh herb of choice)
Cooked shrimp (halved) and chives for garnish
- In a food processor, add all the ingredients except for the chives. Pulse until a smooth paste. To test seasoning, roll a small meatball and fry it off. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Slice your bread into thin slices. Smear the shrimp paste onto each slice of bread. Bake in your pre-heated 350F oven or toaster oven until the topping becomes pink and just golden.
- Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately as an appetizer or as a garnish to a soup.Top with shrimp and/or chive garnish.
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14 Responses
wow! what a clever thing! I could eat the whole loaf, thank you, with extra chili pepper flakes; did you come up with chi-chi-frou-frou too? love that word! can I adopt it for a fee?
Awesome, dish, presentation and photo. The spread sounds amazing!
Nisrine
So pretty and surely extremely flavorful!
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow Peter, this looks amazing and so much healthier and tastier than it’s asian fried counterpart. Will definitely try as an appetizer this Friday. Thank YOU!
Not like you to do pretty food like this – it’s almost dainty! Fortunately I can see your typical gutsy flavours, or I would worry. I’ll take 2 and a glass of wine, please!
I have bookmarked this Peter for my next Greek meze gathering.
This is a great appetizer and seafood always goes well with pulses. I really liked you on TV, I saw the episode online!
With holiday season around the corner, this is ideal for a quick snack when unexpected guests arrive.
Looks and sounds delicious Peter. Great appetizer idea.
Nice, Peter. Not too delicate and easy to make! Gotta have great bread.
That just looks so special!
This looks so good Peter! Beautiful presentation!
Peter, your recipes just keep getting better! I cannot imagine a better, more delicious hors d’oeuvre than this! Looks luscious, flavorful and divine!
Every time – you make me sigh with pleasure :D