Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices of white bread
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor or blender
- Baking sheet
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a food processor or blender, pulse the shrimp, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, egg white, salt, and black pepper until it becomes a paste.
3. Cut the crusts off the bread slices and cut each slice into four triangles.
4. Spread the shrimp paste evenly on each triangle of bread.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Place the shrimp toasts, shrimp side down, in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
7. Transfer the shrimp toasts to a baking sheet, shrimp side up.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through.
9. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Preheat oven to 400°F
Serving size:
This recipe makes 32 shrimp toasts, serving size is 4 toasts per person.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 160
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 350mg
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of white bread, you can use wheat bread or baguette slices.
- Instead of vegetable oil, you can use canola oil or peanut oil.
- Instead of shrimp, you can use ground pork or chicken.
Variations:
- Add chopped water chestnuts or bamboo shoots to the shrimp paste for extra crunch.
- Top the shrimp toasts with a dollop of mayonnaise mixed with Sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use the shrimp paste as a filling for dumplings or wontons.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the shrimp paste is evenly spread on the bread to prevent it from falling off during cooking.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the shrimp toasts from sticking.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can finely chop the shrimp and mix it with the other ingredients in a bowl.
Storage instructions:
Store the leftover shrimp toasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the shrimp toasts in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the shrimp toasts on a platter and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.
Garnishes:
Chopped scallions and cilantro.
Pairings:
Serve the shrimp toasts with a side of steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the shrimp paste is too wet, add more cornstarch to thicken it.
- If the shrimp toasts are too greasy, blot them with a paper towel before serving.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the shrimp is fully cooked before serving.
- Wash your hands and utensils thoroughly after handling raw shrimp.
Food history:
Shrimp toast is a popular Chinese dim sum dish that originated in Guangdong province.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, garlicky, gingery, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the shrimp toasts as an appetizer or snack.
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Region: Thai