Description
Crispy, savory shrimp toast made with juicy shrimp, fragrant herbs, and golden-fried bread — an easy, restaurant-quality appetizer ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
½ pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
¼ cup Chopped Cilantro (or parsley)
2 Scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
¼ teaspoon Sesame Oil
½ teaspoon Sugar
½ teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 Egg White
4 slices White Sandwich Bread
2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend olive oil until smooth.
- Add shrimp, cilantro, scallions, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and egg white. Process until smooth and cohesive.
- Spread the shrimp mixture evenly across each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and press them gently to adhere.
- Cut each slice diagonally into four triangles.
- Heat about ⅛ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the triangles shrimp-side down and fry for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side for 1 minute.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces of choice.
Notes
Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
For a spicier version, add chili paste or red pepper flakes.
To reheat, place in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5–6 minutes.
Can be baked at 400°F for 10–12 minutes instead of frying.
Freeze uncooked pieces and fry directly from frozen when ready.
Serve with sweet chili sauce, soy-vinegar dip, or spicy mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
