shrimp toast - my way

Name: Shrimp Toast - My Way
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 slice(s) white bread, crust removed; 6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 large scallions, finely diced; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 can(s) water chestnuts, chopped; 1-2 pinch(es) red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce, low sodium; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground ginger, use fresh finely minced if you have it.; 1 teaspoon(s) soy sauce, low sodium; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoon(s) corn starch

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Dawn Whitted

Spearfish, SD

Updated on Jan 15, 2022

There is a Chinese restaurant here that has shrimp toast on its menu. I dream about it! Really! I just had to come up with a way to make this at home. So here is my version. The recipe looks like it has a lot of steps but this can be put together in less than 20 minutes & it makes about 24 pieces. They are soooo good.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

A great shrimp appetizer to serve at your next party. These are better than take-out in our opinion. The shrimp toast is crisp and filled with great flavor. The shrimp is noticeable but not overpowering. They're addictive and we had a hard time not eating the whole plate. Delicious served alone or dipped in a sauce.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 24 bites

Ingredients

6 slices white bread, crust removed
6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 large scallions, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 can water chestnuts, chopped
1-2 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, use fresh finely minced if you have it.
1 teaspoon soy sauce, low sodium
1 large egg
2 teaspoons corn starch

How To Make shrimp toast - my way

Test Kitchen Tips

We didn't break the shrimp down to a total paste. We kept some chunks of the shrimp and liked the texture that added.

Step 1

Slice crusts off of each slice of bread and cut into 4 triangles. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel, remove tails, devein, & clean raw shrimp. Pat dry and set aside.
Step 3

Finely dice scallions, water chestnuts, & garlic clove on a large cutting board then push aside. *I use the remaining water chestnuts in a simple chicken or beef & veggie stir fry served with these tasty treats.*
Step 4

Cut shrimp into more manageable pieces. Then begin to finely chop into a paste by rocking a large chef knife back and forth across the surface of the shrimp. This will take a few minutes.
Step 5

Add the scallions, water chestnuts, and garlic to the shrimp. Mince together a bit more, then place in a small mixing bowl.
Step 6

Add red pepper flake, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger to the shrimp paste and stir to combine. *you can use finely minced ginger root in this if you want to just be sure to mince well.
Step 7

In a separate dish, whisk together egg, 1 tsp soy sauce (optional) & corn starch until smooth, and pour into shrimp paste. This is the glue so stir together really well.
Step 8

Spread one side of each bread triangle with a small amount of the shrimp mixture.
Step 9

Heat skillet with 1/4 inch of canola oil to about 350 degrees just until it starts to ripple. Place the bread shrimp side down in the hot oil.
Step 10

Fry for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on one side then turn and fry for 1 minute and remove onto a paper towel or rack for draining. They should be golden brown. Keep warm by placing in the oven on a very low warming setting until serving.
Step 11

Serve these yummy bites with a store-bought sweet & sour sauce, Chinese duck sauce, Chinese mustard, or any other type of dipping sauce you like.
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