Calling all shrimp lovers! One bite of our Cajun Kefir Shrimp Toast and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without this easy recipe. Spread a thick serving of our protein-packed farmer cheese on golden brown toast, then layer on marinated shrimp, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley leaves.
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 8-10Ingredients
- 8 oz medium shrimp (peeled)
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. Lifeway Kefir Butter*
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 baguette or sourdough loaf
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Directions
- Cook shrimp in 3 tbsp. of kefir butter and garlic on medium heat on the stove, or grill for 6-8 minutes.
- While shrimp are cooking, cut apart a baguette or sourdough loaf into thin slices and toast until golden brown.
- Whisk together smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, cajun seasoning, thyme, and oregano. Once the shrimp are cooked, toss it in the mixture.
- Mix together Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and salt/pepper to taste. Layer over toasted baguette.
- Place cooked shrimp over top of the Farmer Cheese and top with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley leaves.
