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Shrimp Toast

Crispy, savory shrimp-topped toast that's perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 7 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium to large fresh shrimp
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon diced pimentos, drained
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil (for frying) enough to pour about 1/4 inch in skillet
  • 7 slices white sandwich bread, toasted and crusts removed
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • sweet garlic sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • large nonstick skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Place the shrimp, sliced green onion, egg white, diced pimentos, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, kosher salt, minced ginger, and cayenne pepper in a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times until finely minced and combined. If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the shrimp and mix everything together in a bowl.
  2. Pour about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil into a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high until hot but not smoking.
  3. Cut each toasted bread slice in half diagonally and remove crusts if not already removed.
  4. Spread an even layer of the shrimp mixture onto one side of each bread half, then sprinkle the tops with toasted sesame seeds.
  5. Working in batches, carefully place the bread shrimp-side down in the hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gently flip and fry the other side until golden, about 1 minute.
  6. Transfer the fried shrimp toasts to a paper towel–lined plate to drain briefly, then serve warm with sweet garlic sauce.

Notes

  • Pulse shrimp just until finely minced to keep texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet; fry in batches.
  • Use neutral vegetable oil with a high smoke point for frying.
  • Toast bread before adding shrimp so it holds up during frying.