Shrimp and Water Chestnut Toasts Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Water Chestnut Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb medium shrimp, shelled deveined and coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 6 canned water chestnuts, drained and cut into 1/8-inch dice; 2 large scallions, sliced crosswise; ¼ cup shaoxing wine or ¼ cup dry sherry; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 baguette, sliced 1/3 inch thick on the diagonal (24 slices); vegetable oil, for frying; ¼ cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

34 lb medium shrimp, shelled deveined and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 canned water chestnuts, drained and cut into 1/8-inch dice
2 large scallions, sliced crosswise
¼ cup shaoxing wine or ¼ cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 baguette, sliced 1/3 inch thick on the diagonal (24 slices)
vegetable oil, for frying
¼ cup sesame seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 450.
2
In a food processor, combine half of the shrimp with the butter and process until pureed.
3
In a large bowl, toss the rest of the shrimp with the water chestnuts, scallions, wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and sugar.
4
Blend in the shrimp butter.
5
Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture on each baguette slice.
6
In a large skillet, heat 1/8 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering.
7
Put the sesame seeds in a small bowl.
8
Dip each shrimp toast in the sesame seeds to coat the shrimp mixture.
9
Fry about 8 toasts at a time over moderately high heat, shrimp side down, until the shrimp mixture turns pink, about 25 seconds.
10
Using tongs, transfer the toasts to a large rimmed baking sheet, shrimp side up.
11
Repeat with the remaining toasts, adding more vegetable oil to the pan as needed.
12
Bake the toasts for about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp mixture is cooked through.
13
Serve hot.

4044

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

929

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb medium shrimp, shelled deveined and coarsely chopped, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 6 canned water chestnuts, drained and cut into 1/8-inch dice, 2 large scallions, sliced crosswise, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Water Chestnut 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.

Shrimp and Water Chestnut Toasts

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