Shrimp Toast

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (about 9 ounces unpeeled)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions, green parts only
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 8 slices brioche or home-style white bread
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or clarified butter, for frying
  • Duck sauce or pepper jelly, for garnishing, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the shrimp, egg, egg white, green onions, parsley, garlic, salt, and white pepper in a food processor and process until blended but still slightly chunky.
  2. 2
    Add the cream cheese and pulse until smooth and thick.
  3. 3
    Add the cream and pulse just until blended, being careful not to over process.
  4. 4
    Spread 1/4 cup of the shrimp mixture onto each slice of bread, spreading to the edges and smoothing the top.
  5. 5
    Heat the vegetable oil to 360 degrees F in large deep skillet.
  6. 6
    Add the shrimp toast in batches, coated sides down, and fry until golden on the first side, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Turn and cook until golden on the second side, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Drain on paper towels.
  9. 9
    To serve, cut each toast diagonally into quarters.
  10. 10
    Serve hot, with a drizzle of duck sauce or a dab of pepper jelly, as desired.

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