Shrimp and Crab Toast on French Baguettes Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Crab Toast on French Baguettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices bread, french baguette; 1/4 pound shrimp; 1/4 pound crab meat; 1 tablespoon ginger minced; 1 tablespoon scallions, spring or green onions minced; 1 tablespoon lard minced; 2 teaspoons wine; 2 teaspoons sherry; 2 teaspoons water; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water chestnuts

Servings: persons

12 slices bread, french baguette
1/4 pound shrimp
1/4 pound crab meat
1 tablespoon ginger minced
1 tablespoon scallions, spring or green onions minced
1 tablespoon lard minced
2 teaspoons wine
2 teaspoons sherry
2 teaspoons water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water chestnuts

1
Leave the baguette slices out on a rack overnight to dry, or place them in a low oven for about 10 minutes per side until dry ot the touch.
2
Mince the shrimp and crabmeat to a paste, then combine the paste minced ginger, minced scallion, lard, salt, rice wine, water, cornstarch, and waterchestnuts stirring well in one direction to blend.
3
Fold in the beaten egg white.
4
Using a broad-bladed sandwich spreader, mound the shrimp on the bread slice to a thickness of a scant 3/4 inch, tapering the mound where it meets the edge of the brad to form a smooth dome.
5
Sprinkle some sesame seeds and ham bits thinly on top, then press on a single coriander leaf.
6
Deep-fry, topping side down, in oil until the topping is golden, about 4 minutes.
7
Using long cooking chopsticks or tongs, turn the toasts to brown the underside of the baguette.
8
Remove promptly to paper towels to drain.
9
Serve with warm or cooled plum sauce.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices bread, french baguette, 1/4 pound shrimp, 1/4 pound crab meat, 1 tablespoon ginger minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Crab Toast on French Baguettes 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.

Shrimp and Crab Toast on French Baguettes

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