Shrimp Toast

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg white (beaten until frothy)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 Tsp sesame oil
• 2 Tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 lime (zested)
• 1/4 cup finely sliced scallions
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 4-6 slices Pullman loaf (sliced 1/4" thick)
• vegetable or canola oil
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds (to garnish)

Details

Adapted from abc.go.com

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the shrimp, egg white, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and lime zest. Pulse until the mixture resembles a course paste then pour in to a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper then fold in the scallions and cilantro.

In a large heavy bottomed pan heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F .

Spread all of the bread with the shrimp mixture. Add the bread to the oil, shrimp side down, and cook for 2 minutes, until light golden brown. Gently flip and continue to cook for an additional minute. Remove to paper towels or a draining rack and season with salt. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, lime juice and more cilantro. Cut in to triangles and serve immediately.

Tip: Make the shrimp "mousse" ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Fry just before serving.

For a spicy version, add jalapeno.