Description
Shrimp Toast is a crispy, savory appetizer made with seasoned shrimp spread over lightly toasted bread and pan fried until golden. This recipe focuses on balanced flavor, proper texture, and reliable frying technique, resulting in juicy shrimp, crisp bread, and a rich mustard horseradish dipping sauce that feels restaurant quality yet approachable for home cooks.
Ingredients
Medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined with tails removed
Scallions, thinly sliced with a portion reserved for garnish
Large egg white
Fresh ginger, finely grated
Toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
Granulated sugar, optional
Red Boat Fish Sauce, optional
Sir Kensington’s Dijon Mustard
Prepared horseradish, drained
White sandwich bread such as Dave’s Killer Bread White Bread or Nature’s Own Butterbread, crusts removed and lightly toasted
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the dipping sauce by whisking the Dijon mustard and horseradish together in a small bowl and set aside
2. Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly to remove excess moisture
3. Place the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until a sticky paste forms with some small pieces remaining
4. Reserve a small amount of scallions for garnish and add the rest to the processor along with the egg white, ginger, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and fish sauce if using
5. Pulse until the mixture is fully combined and slightly tacky, scraping down the sides as needed
6. Lay the bread slices on a flat surface and spread the shrimp mixture evenly all the way to the edges
7. Cut each slice diagonally to form triangular pieces
8. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until steady bubbles form when a utensil is dipped in
9. Place the toast into the oil shrimp side down and cook until the shrimp is golden and set
10. Flip and continue frying until the bread is crisp and lightly browned
11. Transfer to paper towels or a rack with the shrimp side facing up
12. Repeat with remaining pieces and garnish with scallions before serving with the dipping sauce
Notes
Drying the shrimp well is essential for proper texture and safe frying
Avoid overprocessing the shrimp to prevent a rubbery result
Lightly toasting the bread before topping helps reduce oil absorption
Maintain steady oil temperature for even browning
Fry in small batches to keep the oil hot and the toast crisp
Serve immediately for the best contrast between crunchy bread and juicy shrimp
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan frying
- Cuisine: Asian inspired