Crispy Shrimp Toast Recipe
Shrimp and sesame on crispy white bread toast, pan-fried until golden. A 30-minute appetizer with 150 calories per serving.
Ingredients
- 2 scallions, sliced into 1-inch segments
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup white sesame seeds
- 4 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 cups neutral oil
Instructions
Mince aromatics:
In a food processor, pulse scallions, garlic, and cilantro until finely minced.Process shrimp paste:
Add two-thirds of the shrimp, egg white, soy sauce, and sesame oil; process until a coarse paste forms.Transfer paste to bowl:
Transfer the paste to a medium bowl.Dice and fold shrimp:
Dice the remaining shrimp into 1/4-inch cubes, season with salt and pepper, then fold into the paste.Assemble and coat triangles:
Evenly distribute the shrimp mixture over the bread slices. Press each slice, shrimp side down, into sesame seeds to coat. Cut each slice into 4 triangles.Fry triangles until crisp:
Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the triangles in batches until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Flip as needed.Drain and serve warm:
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.