Chef John's Shrimp Toast Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chinese Recipes. (Chef John's Shrimp Toast Recipe). While virtually unknown compared to most other popular fried party snacks, these shrimp toasts are easy to make and every bit as delicious, and addictive, as those Buffalo wings or jalapeño poppers.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr24 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 16 shrimp toasts

Chef John's Shrimp Toast Recipe

Ingredients

½ pound raw shrimp

peeled and deveined

¼ cup diced water chestnuts

¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves

½ cup finely sliced green onions

plus more for garnish if desired

3 garlic cloves

crushed

1 tablespoon finely grated ginger root

1 anchovy filet

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

or more to taste

1 egg white

½ teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon paprika

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch salt

4 thick slices white bread

1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

or as needed

Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant-Style

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place shrimp water chestnuts cilantro leaves green onions garlic grated ginger anchovy filet sesame oil fish sauce soy sauce egg white sugar paprika cayenne pepper and salt into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times; scrape down sides of bowl. Continue to process until mixture is well blended and reaches a paste consistency 1 or 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to blend the flavors about 1 hour.

Step 2

Very lightly toast bread slices. Trim crusts from bread. Spread shrimp paste onto bread in an equal thickness as the bread. Cut slices in half and then diagonally into diamond shapes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 3

Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; pour in about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. When oil is hot place bread slices paste side down into the oil. Fry until crispy 2 to 3 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot or warm garnished with additional sliced green onions.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Shrimp Toast Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 212.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.8g 28%

Carbohydrates: 19.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 8.8g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol: 87.1mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 590.2IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 48.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 90.3mg 9%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 35.4mg 13%

Potassium: 227.6mg 6%

Sodium: 714.2mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 78.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.