Description
This homemade shrimp toast recipe brings an incredible crunch and aromatic sesame aroma, far surpassing any takeout. It is a quick, family-friendly snack that transforms simple ingredients into a special treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) raw, peeled, deveined, tails off shrimp
- 8–10 slices sturdy white bread (like brioche or milk bread)
- 1 large beaten egg
- 0.5 cup (70g) white sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp (2g) chili threads
- 1 Tbsp (15g) fresh, grated ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp (15g) sliced green onion
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) toasted sesame oil
- 2–3 cups (470-700ml) neutral cooking oil (like canola or vegetable), for frying
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: Peel, devein, and pat 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp very dry with paper towels. Mince finely or pulse in a food processor with garlic and ginger until a coarse paste forms. (If your paste looks too wet, add 1-2 tsp of cornstarch to absorb moisture.)
- Mix Paste: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp paste with the beaten egg, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and sliced green onion. Mix well until everything is just combined.
- Assemble Toast: Spread about 1-2 Tbsp of the shrimp mixture evenly onto one side of each bread slice. Press 0.5 cup (70g) white sesame seeds and 1 Tbsp (2g) chili threads firmly onto the shrimp paste side.
- Cook Toast: Heat neutral cooking oil in a large 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat to 350(degrees)F (175(degrees)C). Carefully place toast shrimp-side down. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip And Finish: Gently flip toast over and fry bread side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Work in batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Drain And Serve: Use tongs to remove the cooked shrimp toast from the oil. Drain immediately on a wire rack set over paper towels to remove excess oil. Cut each slice into triangles and serve hot.
Notes
For faster prep, use pre-minced garlic and ginger or pre-peeled and deveined shrimp. To air fry for a less oily version, cook at 375(degrees)F (190(degrees)C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. Prevent mushy toast by ensuring oil is 350(degrees)F (175(degrees)C), not overcrowding the pan, and patting shrimp very dry. Press sesame seeds firmly onto the shrimp paste to prevent them from falling off. Monitor heat closely and adjust as needed to prevent a burnt crust.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70 g)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg