Shrimp Toast Recipe

Name: Shrimp Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh shrimp; 1 acorn-size piece fresh ginger, minced; 1 small onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon dry Sherry; Black pepper as desired; 10 slices slightly stale bread; Oil for deep-frying

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh shrimp
1 acorn-size piece fresh ginger, minced
1 small onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry Sherry
Black pepper as desired
10 slices slightly stale bread
Oil for deep-frying

1
Peel and devein shrimp.
2
Place on a chopping board, add ginger and onion and chop until very fine using a Chinese cleaver or a large chef's knife.
3
Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
4
Add sugar, egg, salt, cornstarch, sherry and black pepper and mix well.
5
Spread mixture thickly on one side of the bread slices.
6
Heat oil to 375 degrees.
7
Working with a few slices of bread at a time, fry them, shrimp side down, for about 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Turn and fry the other side until golden brown.
9
Remove, drain, cut into quarters and serve as an appetizer with soy sauce, Chinese mustard, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce or plum sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh shrimp, 1 acorn-size piece fresh ginger, minced, 1 small onion, minced, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Toast 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 Toast

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