Crispy Fried Sesame Shrimp Toast
If you enjoy shrimp toast at your favorite Chinese restaurant, you probably think you could never make such a thing! Actually, this crispy appetizer is very easy to make and enjoy at home. You can even make the paste, freeze and fry up a fresh batch anytime the notion strikes you.
Makes 24 pieces
Servings 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
- ½ lb. shrimp peel and deveined (washed and dried)
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 4-5 scallions chopped
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- pinch of salt
- 6 slices white bread*
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine bread crumbs with sesame seeds and set aside.
- Combine remaining ingredients except bread and oil in processor. Pulse into a smooth paste.
- Divide paste among the 6 slices of bread and spread evenly to edges. Sprinkle with crumb mixture and lightly press into paste.
- Cut each piece diagonally into 4 triangles.
- Add about 1/8” oil into cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Gently place pieces of toast into hot oil, crumb side down. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Gently turn with spatula and fry the other side for about 1 minute. Place on paper towels to drain. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately!
- Serve with warmed pepper jelly, duck sauce or sweet chili pepper sauce.
Notes
*I used sliced Hawaiian bread for fun and a bit of sweetness.