Shrimp Or Crab Pillows Served With Sweet And Sour S

Name: Shrimp Or Crab Pillows Served With Sweet And Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the seafood filling; 1 extra large egg, separated, yolk reserved only if baking; 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated on a microplane; 3 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled into small bits; 1/2 pound medium-size raw shrimp, shelled, deveined and finely chopped or 1 cup cooked crab, lightly squeezed and flaked; 1/2 cup finely chopped raw shitake mushrooms,; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; Salt to taste, about 1 teaspoon; About 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 6 sandwich-size slices firm, day-old white bread, cut in 2 crosswise; Canola or vegetable oil for deep frying; For the sweet and sour sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato-based chili sauce; A dash of cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

For the seafood filling
1 extra large egg, separated, yolk reserved only if baking
2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated on a microplane
3 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled into small bits
1/2 pound medium-size raw shrimp, shelled, deveined and finely chopped or 1 cup cooked crab, lightly squeezed and flaked
1/2 cup finely chopped raw shitake mushrooms,
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Salt to taste, about 1 teaspoon
About 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
6 sandwich-size slices firm, day-old white bread, cut in 2 crosswise
Canola or vegetable oil for deep frying
For the sweet and sour sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato-based chili sauce
A dash of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth

1
In a bowl, beat egg white until foamy; separately blend dry sherry and cornstarch; then stir in into egg white; mix in salt and ginger, shrimp or crab, mushrooms, bacon beats and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
2
Remove crusts from bread; lightly toast and cool, if planning to bake, or leave untoasted for frying. Evenly spread the filling on each slice, pressing it firmly to bread. Lightly beat the egg yolk with a couple drops of water and with a pastry brush, lightly paint each top; then sprinkle sesame seeds over the filling, (use the egg yolk only for the baking method). If made ahead, arrange in a single layer on a baking pan, cover and chill up to 8 hours.
3
To deep fry: In a deep pan, pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 -inches and heat to 350 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer. Fry slices, filling side down, for about 1 minute; turn over and continue cooking until the filling is cooked through, about 1 to 1and 1/2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 200-degrees oven until all are cooked. Cut each slice in 4 fingers for the tiny toasts, if desired. Serve hot.
4
To bake: Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.; bake for about 20 to 25 minute or until the tops are golden brown. Serve immediately.
5
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan; cook, stirring on medium-low heat, until sauce bubbles and thickens. Cool to room temperature before serving. Can be made well in advence.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the seafood filling, 1 extra large egg, separated, yolk reserved only if baking, 2 teaspoons dry sherry, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Or Crab Pillows Served With Sweet And Sour Sauce 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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Shrimp Or Crab Pillows Served With Sweet And Sour Sauce

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