Shrimp Toast

This was given to me by a co-worker several years ago and it is delicious. It is a little time consuming, but worth it.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped
• ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
• 3 cups oil for deep frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium skillet, heat the 3 cups of oil to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the shrimp, ginger, garlic and water chestnuts; grind to a paste. Add salt, pepper, sherry, egg white and baking soda. Process until smooth.

Step 3

Cut each slice of trimmed bread into quarters, forming 4 triangles each. Divide the shrimp mixture over each piece of bread; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 4

Deep fry shrimp toast until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.