Shrimp Toast II

A shrimp mixture is spread on bread slices, coated with bread crumbs and fried to golden brown. These flavorful appetizers are a unique treat, and they may be made ahead of time and frozen.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 66 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lemon, for garnish
• ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
• ¼ inch piece fresh ginger root, minced
• 8 slices white bread, crusts trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, blend shrimp, onion, ginger, egg whites, salt and pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Cut each white bread slice into 4 triangles. Spread both sides of triangles with shrimp mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour.

Step 4

In small batches, fry bread triangles 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with lemon juice before serving.