Sesame Shrimp Toasts Recipe

Name: Sesame Shrimp Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz (250g) medium shrimp, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 scallions, roughly chopped; One 1/2 in (1cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and shredded; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp Asian sesame oil; 1 large egg white, beaten; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 large slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; Fresh cilantro, to garnish; Deep-fat fryer or large saucepan; Deep-frying thermometer

Servings: persons

9 oz (250g) medium shrimp, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 scallions, roughly chopped
One 1/2 in (1cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and shredded
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp Asian sesame oil
1 large egg white, beaten
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 large slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
2 tbsp sesame seeds
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Fresh cilantro, to garnish
Deep-fat fryer or large saucepan
Deep-frying thermometer

1
Combine the shrimp and scallions, white and green parts, in a food processor and process until they form a paste.
2
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and enough egg white to bind the mixture together.
3
Season with the pepper.
4
Spread the bread thickly with the shrimp paste.
5
Cut each slice into four triangles.
6
Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the top.
7
Pour enough oil into a deep-fryer or skillet to come halfway up the sides, and heat to 350F (180C).
8
In batches, add the toasts, shrimp sides down, and deep-fry for 2 minutes, until the shrimp paste is puffed.
9
Carefully turn them over and deep-fry until the toasts are crisp and golden brown.
10
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the toasts to paper towels and drain briefly.
11
Serve hot, garnished with coriander.

151

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 oz (250g) medium shrimp, peeled and coarsely chopped, 2 scallions, roughly chopped, One 1/2 in (1cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and shredded, 1 tsp soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sesame 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.

Sesame Shrimp Toasts

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