Description
Here’s how I make Shrimp Toast – a crowd-pleasing starter that comes together in minutes and delivers big flavor. Crispy bread squares topped with seasoned shrimp make this simple appetizer a total winner at parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine 1 pound finely chopped shrimp with 3 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 beaten egg.
- Season the shrimp mixture with salt and pepper, then stir until everything blends smoothly.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces and spread a generous layer of shrimp mixture onto each slice.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds across the top of each toast if your taste buds desire.
- Arrange the prepared toasts on the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they’re not touching.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the shrimp looks fully cooked and bread edges turn golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the toasts cool for a few minutes to prevent burning your mouth.
- Optional: Garnish with extra chopped green onions or a drizzle of sriracha for a spicy kick.
Notes
- Toast the baguette slices lightly before adding the shrimp mixture to ensure a crisp base that won’t get soggy.
- Check the shrimp mixture’s seasoning before spreading by cooking a small amount in a pan to taste and adjust salt, pepper, or soy sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the baguette with gluten-free bread or use cucumber slices as a low-carb alternative.
- Chop shrimp into small, uniform pieces to help the mixture spread evenly and cook consistently across each toast slice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg