Shrimp Toast Recipe

Shrimp Toast Recipe

  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 cups oil for deep frying
  1. In a medium skillet, heat the 3 cups of oil to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. In a food processor, combine the shrimp, ginger, garlic and water chestnuts; grind to a paste. Add salt, pepper, sherry, egg white and baking soda. Process until smooth.
  3. Cut each slice of trimmed bread into quarters, forming 4 triangles each. Divide the shrimp mixture over each piece of bread; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. Deep fry shrimp toast until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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