Shrimp Toast

5 from 1 vote

Inspired by the classic Chinese takeout dish, this easy shrimp toast recipe is pan fried with garlic, ginger and sesame. This flavorful appetizer only takes a few minutes to make and is perfect for serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

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Servings: servings

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (no tails)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 large egg
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced or chopped
12 slices white sandwich bread halved diagonally
3 - 4 tablespoons canola oil
Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, combine shrimp, cornstarch, egg, ginger and salt. Pulse until a chunky paste has formed. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in green onions until evenly distributed.
Spread mixture onto one side of each bread triangle. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil. Place bread, shrimp side down into pan and fry until golden. Turn toasts, and brown the other side.
Remove from pan and tent with foil. Repeat until all pieces have been toasted.

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