How to Make Delicious Shrimp Toast at Home

Introduction to Shrimp Toast 

Top choices of main dishes For many Shrimp toast is one of the easiest attractive appetizer that is often used in Chinese and southeast Asian cuisines. I am sure everybody knows one of the most crispy and tasty snacks in the whole world, made of the mix of shrimp to be placed on the slices of bread and fried. The toast is well toasted, crispy on the outside while soft, moist and juicy in the inside to make this a crowd puller for any occasion. This is a very simple dish and very delicious, it is light in terms of its texture and the taste is very delectable. 

Besides deep frying there are other methods of preparing shrimp toast whereby it can be garnished with soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and other types of sauces to make your palate go ‘gaga’. Because of its ingredients, particularly its shrimp, spices, and the crunchiness of the toast it represents a dish that you can further adjust to one’s preference. If you are a lover of seafood you should not miss out on the shrimp toast if on the other hand you are in a learning mode you will always get a new delicacy to try. 

This report delves on the history of shrimp toast. 

To make shrimp toast, a fragment of shrimp was first broiled and covered in egg wash and breadcrumbs The concept of shrimp toast is actually rooted from Chinese food as they use seafood in most of their dishes. The dish most probably has its origin in the Cantonese cuisine, where seafood forms a large part of its culinary and the preparation and presentation of shrimp toast as well must have something to do with this cuisine’s fondness for garnishing its dishes with other ingredients which would make them not only tasty but also beautiful. According to a receipe, the practice of spreading shrimp paste on bread then fry was thought to have originated from southern part of china. 

This dish, however, was soon introduced to other countries in South East Asia for instance Thailand and Vietnam where other chefs started adding their own ingredients and methods. Shrimp toast was also included as a part of Chinese foods which took the flight to the western countries and especially in the twentieth century as the number of Chinese restaurants increased around the globe. Shrimps toast is the delicacy most order in various forms today, accompanied with dim sum, taken at parties and by people who frequent fusion restaurants offering Asian and fusion oriental set meals. 

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Ingredients and Utensils Needed 

 Ingredients: 

To make shrimp toast at home, you’ll need the following ingredients: 

•  Shrimp (peeled, and deveined) – 250g which is roughly 9 oz. 
•  White bread without the crust – 4 slices 
•  Egg – 1 large 
•  Garlic (minced) 2 cloves 
•  Ginger – grated – 1 teaspoon 
•  For seasoning, the use of scallions which is finely chopped in a measure of 2 tablespoons. 
•  Soy sauce – one tablespoon 
•  Sesame oil is also good for you, at least 1 teaspoon. 
•  Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon 
•  Salt – ½ teaspoon 
•  White pepper – A quarter teaspoon 
•  Sesame seeds (for garnishing) – optional, but ideally, 2 tablespoons of them. 
•  Vegetable oil for frying – it should be enough to cover up to the half full on a deep frying pan. 

 Utensils: 

•  Food processor or blender 
•  Sharp knife 
•  Cutting board 
•  Mixing bowl 
•  Swimming pan or wok so that fried food would not stick to the surface of the pan. 
•  Slotted spoon or tongs 
•  Paper towels (to just blots and remove the oil that is in excess) 
•  Measuring spoons and cups 

Step-by-Step Instructions on Making Shrimp Toast

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp Paste.

• Make sure the paste is well-blended to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture. The shrimp paste should be thick and spreadable.

Step 2: Prepare the Bread

• With your white bread, you need to cut your bread into slices; afterwards, you need to prepare them by cutting off the edges using a knife. This type of bread does not have a crust which makes the shrimp toast to be uniformly fried to achieve its characteristic shape. 
•  Adjust the size of the slices as per your choice; divide each of them into two – make triangles or rectangles. 

Step 3: Spread the Shrimp Paste 

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•  Drain and put aside the shrimps, then using butter knife or spoon spread the shrimp paste in one side of each of the bread slices. Just remember that it should not be too thick and the filling should be spread out equally across the tortilla. The thickness of a layer is about 1/4 inch thick is considered the best. 

You could also want to add sesame seeds over the shrimp paste to give it a better texture and taste. 

 Step 4: In a separate bowl, melt the Oil. 

• To prepare this dish, first, in a deep frying pan, and with a wok if possible, heat the vegetable oil at medium-high intensity. The oil should be hot enough such that when you put a small piece of bread in the oil it start to fry and turn into brownish yellow color in 30 seconds at most. 
• Don’t make the mistake of frying the shrimp toast at high temperature because this will burn it before the shrimp mixture gets done. 

 Step 5: Fry the Shrimp Toast based on the instructions below: 

• Slowly submerge the shrimp toast into the hot oil placing the shrimp side down onto the pan. Took about 2-3 minutes per side; the shrimp side turns golden brown, and the bottom turns crispy. 
• Using tongs or a slotted spoon turn the toast with the toppings side up and toast the other side for a further one minute. The bread should be quite brown in colouration while the shrimp mixture should be stiff and well cooked. 

 Step 6: Removing the Beer and Serving 

• After the shrimp toast has turned crispy golden brown in color remove them from the oil and place them on a plate with absorbed paper to get rid of the excess oil. 
• After bringing it in the oven allow the shrimp toast to cool for a minute before serving. They should be consumed fresh and still hot best accompanied by soy sauce, sweet chili sauce or any other preferred sauce. 

Variations and Add-ons for Shrimp Toast

• Herb-Infused Shrimp Toast: This option can be accomplished by adding a few chopped cilantro, parsley or Thai basil to your shrimp.
• Baked Shrimp Toast: If you want to make a little bit healthier serve, you can make the toasted shrimp in an oven by placing the shrimp into the over pre-heated to 400°F (200°C) for 10 – 12 minutes or until it turns golden brown and crispy. 
• Prawn and Pork Toast: New, delicious shrimp toast can be made from ground pork and shrimp to get a firmer and meatier product. This is actually quite common in some of the Asian dishes as well. 

FOOD ADVICE: How to Cook the Best Shrimp Toast

• Cut the Bread Evenly: Plain pieces of bread make sure that each piece passes the same period in the fryer hence have the same texture. 
• Fry at the Right Temperature: If the oil is hot this will make the bread to burn before the shrimp is even ready. If it is too cold it will just soak in too much oil so that when it heats up it makes them soggy. 
• Don’t Overload the Pan: Cohesion: This can make the oil heat lose its optimal heat hence take a longer time to fry the pieces, or fry pieces at low temperatures which will not fry all pieces uniformly. It is recommended to fry in portion sizes in order to achieve the best results. 
• Serve Immediately: Shrimp toast is ideal to be served hot especially immediately after frying to facilitate attainment of crusty surface. If for any reason you end up with soft cookies, put it in the over for few minutes to make them crunchy.

Conclusion: Enjoy Your Homemade Shrimp Toast!

Shrimp toast is yet another fascinating special dish which contains both, seafood and crispy bread in it. If you think you cannot prepare exquisite appetizers at home, you definitely need to reconsider your opinion for just a few selected ingredients and more time will do the trick. If you want to serve your guest some delicious bites, design an elaborate dinner or a simple sandwich, shrimp toast will always work. 

In this way, you will be able to reach the pinnacle of shrimp toast and with the assistance of given variations; you will be able to alter the recipe and make it even special. So grab your ingredients, heat up the oil and let’s get started and soon enough you’ll be enjoying a crispy and tasty shrimp toast. 

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