Fried Shrimp Toasts Recipe

Name: Fried Shrimp Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1 small Thai chile, stemmed and thinly sliced; 1/2 small garlic clove, minced; 1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon tapioca flour; 3 small Thai chiles, stemmed and chopped; 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sliced scallions, plus more for garnish; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 24 baguette slices, cut 1/3 inch thick; 6 tablespoons canola oil; Cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 small Thai chile, stemmed and thinly sliced
1/2 small garlic clove, minced
1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp
1 large egg
1 tablespoon tapioca flour
3 small Thai chiles, stemmed and chopped
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
24 baguette slices, cut 1/3 inch thick
6 tablespoons canola oil
Cilantro, for garnish

1
Make the Nuoc Cham In a small bowl, whisk the sugar with 1/2 cup of warm water until dissolved.
2
Whisk in all of the remaining ingredients.
3
Make the Shrimp Toasts In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients except the baguette slices, canola oil and garnishes and puree until nearly smooth.
4
Spread the mousse on the baguette slices.
5
Make the Shrimp Toasts In a large nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil.
6
Add half of the toasts, mousse side down, and cook over moderate heat until golden, 2 minutes.
7
Flip the toasts and cook until browned on the bottom, 1 minute.
8
Transfer the toasts to paper towels to drain.
9
Repeat with the remaining oil and shrimp toasts.
10
Transfer the toasts to a platter, garnish with cilantro and scallions and serve with the nuoc cham.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, 1 small Thai chile, stemmed and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Fried Shrimp Toasts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Shrimp Toasts

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