Shrimp Toast Ii

Name: Shrimp Toast Ii
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 onion, chopped; 1/4 inch piece fresh ginger root, minced; 2 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 slices white bread, crusts trimmed; 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs; 1 quart oil for frying; 1 lemon, for garnish

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 onion, chopped
1/4 inch piece fresh ginger root, minced
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 quart oil for frying
1 lemon, for garnish

Directions

1

In a blender or food processor, blend shrimp, onion, ginger, egg whites, salt and pepper until smooth.
2

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.
3

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