Spicy Shrimp Rémoulade on Molasses-Buttered Toast

Succulent shrimp mixed with a zesty rémoulade sauce served atop pumpernickel toast rounds brushed with a sweet and spicy molasses butter. This elegant appetizer combines Creole flavors with traditional German bread for a unique fusion of tastes.

8 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons light molasses
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons celery
  • tablespoons Italian parsley
  • teaspoons white horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons shallot
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 24 pieces pumpernickel bread
  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Using fork, mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Mix first 12 ingredients in medium bowl.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread molasses butter lightly over bread; arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake until bread begins to firm up, about 10 minutes. Cool.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Mix shrimp into remoulade sauce. Top toasts with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with chives. Place toasts on platter.

    10 min