Name: Shrimp Toast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 8 toast
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 pound raw Jumbo Shrimp, peeled, deveined; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced; 2 large Shallots, roughly chopped; 1 large Egg White; 2 Scallions, minced; 1 teaspoon Tamari; 1/2 teaspoon ground White Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 cup Black or White Sesame Seeds; 4 slices Gluten-free White Bread, cut in half diagonally; 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying; 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley; 1/4 cup Gluten-free Sweet Chili Sauce

Shrimp Toast served with sweet chili sauce - close up view

Craving some Chinese takeout? Try our Crispy Shrimp Toast! Crispy Shrimp toast, also known as Prawn Toast, is a Chinese takeout special. However, this version is 10 times better than the shrimp toast you buy from a Chinese restaurant.

To make the toast, slices of gluten-free bread are smeared with seasoned shrimp paste and pressed into nutty sesame seeds. Next, the toast is fried until golden and crispy, creating the perfect snack or appetizer.

Looking for more yummy toast ideas? Try our Avocado Toast next!

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Is shrimp toast authentic?

Yes, shrimp toast is authentic. It is a Cantonese dish that originated in the Guangdong Province of China. It is also a popular appetizer in Western Chinese cooking.

Is shrimp toast good?

Shrimp toast tastes delicious. The shrimp paste adds a robust, savory, but sweet flavor that compliments the nutty sesame seeds perfectly. The bread's crunchy exterior and soft interior also make shrimp toast irresistible.

Is shrimp a good snack for weight loss?

Shrimp, as opposed to shrimp toast, is a good snack for weight loss as it's low in calories and rich in protein, which keeps you full. Shrimp toast, on the other hand, is not the best snack if you are trying to shed a few pounds, as the bread contains empty carbs, and the shrimp toast is usually deep-fried. So it may hamper your weight-loss goals instead of helping them.

How many calories are in one shrimp toast?

There are 160 calories in one shrimp toast.

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Time & Serves

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

24 mins

Total Time

34 mins

Serves

8 toast

Ingredients

1/2 pound raw Jumbo Shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
2 large Shallots, roughly chopped
1 large Egg White
2 Scallions, minced
1 teaspoon Tamari
1/2 teaspoon ground White Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 cup Black or White Sesame Seeds
4 slices Gluten-free White Bread, cut in half diagonally
1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
2 tablespoons fresh Parsley
1/4 cup Gluten-free Sweet Chili Sauce

Instructions

Place the shrimp, garlic, ginger, shallots, egg whites, scallions, tamari, white pepper, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse it into a paste.

Shrimp Toast ingredients in a food processor

Place the sesame seeds on a plate and set them aside.

Spread the shrimp paste on one side of each piece of bread, then press the bread into the sesame seeds, shrimp paste side down, and place it on a plate.

Bread covered with shrimp paste and sesame seeds

Place the vegetable oil in a large skillet and set it over medium-high heat.

Add the 2-3 shrimp toast to the skillet, shrimp paste-side down, and cook them for 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Flip the shrimp toast over and cook them for 60 seconds until golden.

Drain the shrimp toast on a paper towel-lined plate.

Repeat steps 5 to 6 until all the shrimp toast has been cooked. Place the shrimp toast on a serving platter, garnish them with parsley, and serve with sweet chili sauce.