Description
This Crispy Baked Shrimp Toast recipe delivers a delightful appetizer featuring a savory shrimp topping baked until golden and crisp on toasted bread. The shrimp mixture is flavored with garlic, ginger, fresh herbs, and a hint of soy sauce, creating a perfect balance of umami and freshness. Ideal as a party snack or appetizer, these shrimp toasts are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture
- 8 oz (approximately 225g) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bread and Cooking
- 4 slices of white or whole-grain bread
- Cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the shrimp toast evenly.
- Prepare Shrimp Mixture: In a food processor, combine the fresh shrimp, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Process the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and well-incorporated mixture ready to spread.
- Prepare Bread: While the oven is heating, arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Lightly spray each slice with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil, spreading it evenly to help achieve a crispy base.
- Apply Shrimp Mixture: Evenly spread the shrimp mixture over each slice of bread, pressing it gently so the topping adheres well and forms an even layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Bake until the shrimp topping is cooked through, slightly browned, and the bread is crispy and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the toasted shrimp bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Cut into smaller pieces if desired and serve warm as a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Using fresh shrimp is preferred for the best taste and texture, but thawed frozen shrimp may also be used.
- For extra crispiness, you can toast the bread lightly before applying the shrimp mixture.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste before baking by testing a small amount of the shrimp mixture.
- Serve with a dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for added flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
