Crispy Shrimp Toast

Name: Crispy Shrimp Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, minced; 8 white bread slices, crusts removed, quartered; 2 egg whites; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/4 cup white sesame seeds; 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying); 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

A dim sum favorite: golden, crispy toast spread with shrimp paste, topped with sesame seeds. Serve with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

27 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, minced
8 white bread slices, crusts removed, quartered
2 egg whites
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

Instructions

1

Combine 1 lb minced medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 egg whites, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 2 finely chopped scallions, and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
2

Spread shrimp mixture evenly on each 8 crusts removed, quartered white bread slices quarter.
3

Press 1/4 cup white sesame seeds onto the shrimp paste-covered side of each toast.
4

Heat 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pan to 350°F.
5

Carefully place toast pieces shrimp-side down in the oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7

Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Crispy Shrimp Toast?

For Crispy Shrimp Toast, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is toasting the nuts or seeds for Crispy Shrimp Toast necessary?

Step 3 reads: "Press 1/4 cup white sesame seeds onto the shrimp paste-covered side of each toast." It is quick and it shows. Step 3 browns the natural oils, which deepens the flavor; raw, they taste flat by comparison. Watch the pan, because they go from toasted to burnt in under a minute.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Crispy Shrimp Toast?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Crispy Shrimp Toast uses 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, minced.

How many calories are in Crispy Shrimp Toast?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 18 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 560 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Crispy Shrimp Toast?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Crispy Shrimp Toast within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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