Irresistible Shrimp Toast Recipe: A Mouthwatering Delight

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1poundfresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely minced

  • ½mediumyellow onion, minced

  • ½cupfinely chopped water chestnuts (Optional)

  • ½cupfinely chopped celery (Optional)

  • 1green onion, finely chopped

  • ½cupcooked crabmeat

  • 1largeegg, beaten

  • 1 ½tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • 1teaspoonsesame oil

  • 1teaspoonminced garlic

  • 5dropssoy sauce

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼cupsoy sauce

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • 1tablespoonwater

  • 1teaspoonsesame oil

  • 1teaspoonwhite sugar

  • ¼teaspoongarlic powder, or to taste

  • 2cupsoil for frying

  • 8thick sliceswhite bread

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Make the shrimp paste: Mix shrimp, onion, water chestnuts, celery, and green onion together in a mixing bowl. Stir in crabmeat, egg, parsley, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

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  3. Make the dipping sauce: Whisk soy sauce, parsley, water, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.

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  4. Make the toast: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.

  5. Spread each slice bread with a thick layer of shrimp paste, pressing gently so it sticks to bread.

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  6. Working in batches, fry bread, paste-side down, in hot oil until golden and shrimp is pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until bread is golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.

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  7. Slice shrimp toasts diagonally and serve with dipping sauce.

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Editor’s Note

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories666
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
59g
76%
Saturated Fat
8g
40%
Cholesterol
116mg
39%
Sodium
817mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Protein
17g
34%
Vitamin C
5mg
5%
Calcium
90mg
7%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
221mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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