Description
Shrimp Toast is a popular Asian appetizer featuring a flavorful shrimp paste spread on crispy fried bread triangles. This recipe combines fresh shrimp with aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, and green onions, then pan-fried to a golden perfection, making a perfect savory snack or starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Paste
- 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 egg white
Bread
- 4 slices white bread, crusts removed
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp Paste: In a food processor, pulse the raw shrimp, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and egg white until a coarse, sticky paste forms. This mixture will be the flavorful topping for the toast.
- Assemble Toast: Evenly spread the shrimp paste mixture over one side of each slice of white bread, ensuring the paste covers the surface uniformly for consistent cooking.
- Cut Bread: Slice each bread piece into 4 equal triangles to create bite-sized portions perfect for frying and serving.
- Heat Oil: In a skillet, pour vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to approximately 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s hot enough to crisp the bread without burning.
- Fry Shrimp Toast: Carefully place the shrimp paste side down into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until the bread is crispy and the shrimp is cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried toast from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil, maintaining their crispy texture.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp toast warm with your choice of dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp mixture is coarse, not overly smooth, to retain texture and moisture.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to prevent sogginess or burning.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Serve immediately after frying to enjoy the toast at its crispiest.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven to regain crispness but are best fresh.
