Description
Learn how to make delicious Shrimp Toast, a classic Chinese appetizer that features a crispy exterior and a flavorful shrimp filling.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Paste:
- 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Paste: Finely chop or pulse the shrimp in a food processor. Combine with egg white, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and mayonnaise.
- Assemble the Toasts: Spread shrimp mixture on bread slices, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Fry the Toasts: Heat oil in a skillet, fry the toasts shrimp-side down until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with sweet chili sauce or soy dipping sauce.
- For a lighter version, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes.
- Substitute shrimp with firm tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
