Description
Shrimp Toast is a crispy, golden appetizer featuring a flavorful mixture of finely chopped shrimp, green onions, garlic, and ginger spread over toasted bread and pan-fried to perfection. This easy-to-make dish combines savory shrimp paste with a delicate crust, perfect for dipping in sweet chili or soy sauce, ideal for parties or a delicious snack.
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
Base:
- 4 slices white bread, crusts removed
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the 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 paste forms. This mixture will serve as the flavorful topping for your shrimp toast.
- Spread the mixture: Evenly spread the shrimp paste over one side of each slice of white bread, ensuring a uniform layer for even cooking and crispness.
- Cut the bread: Cut each slice of bread into 4 triangles to create bite-sized pieces that are easy to fry and serve as appetizers.
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). This temperature is ideal for pan-frying the shrimp toast to a golden brown color without absorbing excess oil.
- Fry the shrimp toast: Carefully place the shrimp toast triangles into the hot oil, shrimp side down first. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they are golden and cooked through, turning gently to avoid breaking.
- Drain excess oil: Using a slotted spatula, transfer the fried shrimp toast onto paper towels to drain any excess vegetable oil and retain crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp toast warm alongside sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping, adding a complementary flavor to the crunchy, savory bites.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is fresh and properly deveined for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to suit your taste preferences for spiciness and aroma.
- Use white bread without crusts for a crisp and even texture; whole wheat bread will alter the crunchiness.
- Maintain the oil temperature to prevent the toast from becoming greasy or burning.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor as the toast will lose crispness when cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
