Shrimp Toast
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
118 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Shrimp Toast
Description
The shrimp mousse is made by blending peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper until sticky and smooth. Thick white bread slices have their crusts removed, then are cut into bite-sized rectangles to receive the mousse topping.
After spreading the mousse evenly on the bread, the pieces are rolled in a mix of white and black sesame seeds, providing a textured and fragrant crust. Deep-frying at approximately 350°F (176°C) crisps the sesame seed layer and lightly browns the bread underneath, creating a balanced contrast of textures.
Shrimp toast is served hot, often paired with chili sauce or similar dips, making it a flavorful snack or appetizer that combines the sweet taste of shrimp with sesame and the crunch of fried bread.
Ingredients
Shrimp Mousse
- 8 oz (230g) Shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
Toast
- 3 pieces white bread denser and thicker white toast, toast
- neutral cooking oil for deep-frying, generic cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Add the shrimp and all the ingredients to a food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and resembles a mousse. Remove from the food processor and set aside.
- Cut off the crusts from the white bread using a bread knife and discard them. Cut each slice of toast lengthwise in half and then crosswise into six rectangular pieces. Place the sesame seeds on a small plate and set aside.
- Using a butter knife, spread about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mousse evenly on each piece of toast. Roll the shrimp toast in the sesame seeds until the surface is completely covered.
- Heat 3 inches (7 cm) of oil in a wok or small stockpot to 350°F (176°C). Gently drop the shrimp toast into the oil with the sesame side down. Turn the toast over and fry the white side until light brown. Remove with a strainer or slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite chili sauce.
Notes
- This recipe comes from an adapted Chinese cookbook focusing on easy Chinese recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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