Description
Baked Shrimp Toast is a crispy, flavorful appetizer featuring tender minced shrimp seasoned with garlic, ginger, and sesame, spread over crunchy bread, and baked to golden perfection. This quick and easy recipe delivers a delicious seafood snack with a light, less greasy texture, perfect for parties, brunch, or as a fun starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture
- 8 oz fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 egg white
Bread & Topping
- 6 slices white bread, crust removed and cut into halves or thirds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Mixture: Finely chop the fresh shrimp or pulse briefly in a food processor until you have a coarse paste. Combine the shrimp with minced garlic, ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and the egg white in a mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly mixed and sticky enough to hold onto the bread.
- Prepare the Bread: Trim the crusts off the white bread slices and cut each slice into halves or thirds depending on your preferred size. Lightly toast the pieces in the oven or on a skillet to give them a slightly firm base that resists sogginess.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread an even layer of the shrimp mixture over each bread piece, pressing gently to help it adhere. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the shrimp toasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased wire rack. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the shrimp mixture is cooked through and edges are golden and crispy.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven and serve hot to enjoy the best crunch and flavor. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of soy sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for better flavor and texture; frozen can be used if thawed and patted dry.
- Do not over-process shrimp; keep some texture for better mouthfeel.
- Press shrimp mixture firmly onto the bread to prevent it from sliding off.
- Baking on a wire rack helps keep bread crispy on all sides.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: baked shrimp toast, shrimp appetizer, crispy seafood toast, easy shrimp recipe, party appetizer