Description
Delight in this Asian-inspired Baked Shrimp Toast, featuring a flavorful shrimp paste spread atop crispy bread, baked to golden perfection. A delicious appetizer that balances tender shrimp with aromatic garlic, ginger, and sesame, perfect for entertaining or a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Toast
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Make the shrimp paste: In a food processor, combine the shrimp, chopped green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, egg white, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Pulse until the mixture forms a thick, uniform paste.
- Prepare the bread: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise evenly on each slice of bread. This adds moisture and flavor while helping the shrimp paste adhere.
- Assemble the shrimp toast: Evenly spread the shrimp paste over each slice of bread, covering all the edges. Sprinkle sesame seeds generously on top for added texture and flavor.
- Cut and arrange: If desired, cut each bread slice into halves or quarters for bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Apply cooking spray: Lightly mist the tops of the shrimp-covered toast pieces with cooking spray. This promotes browning and crispiness during baking.
- Bake the shrimp toast: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the shrimp topping is fully cooked and the edges of the toast turn golden brown.
- Optional broiling: For an extra crispy finish, place the baked shrimp toast under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Let the baked shrimp toast cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispness, place the baked shrimp toast under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can substitute gluten-free bread if you need a gluten-free option.
- This recipe works well as an appetizer or savory snack.
- Make sure to watch the broiler closely to avoid burning the shrimp toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
