Shrimp Toast

Shrimp Toast is a retro Chinese restaurant classic that was one of my favorite things to eat growing up. Slices of white bread are spread with a savory shrimp mixture and fried until wonderfully crispy.

Prep Time20

Cook Time4

Total Time24

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: shrimp

Servings:

Equipment

Food Processor
Large Nonstick Skillet

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 monced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil
7 slices white sandwich bread toasted and crusts removed
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
sweet garlic sauce for serving

Instructions

Place shrimp, green onion, egg white, pimentos, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, salt, ginger, and cayenne in a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times. You want everything finely minced.
If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the shrimp with a knife and mix everything in a bowl.
Pour 1/4-inch of oil into a large nonstick skillet. Heat until hot.
Cut each piece of bread in half diagonally. Spread shrimp mixture onto 1 side of each piece of bread. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Working in batches, fry bread, shrimp side down until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gently flip over and fry until the other side is golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve with chili sauce.

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