Description
Crispy Hong Kong-style shrimp toast delivers a golden crunch with succulent seafood nestled on perfectly toasted bread. Fragrant sesame seeds and delicate shrimp create an irresistible appetizer that will transport your taste buds to authentic Asian street cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1.5 teaspoons grated garlic
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) mayonnaise
- Black pepper, to taste
Bread and Garnish:
- Baguette or ciabatta
- 1.5 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions (about 2 stalks of scallions)
- Fresh basil, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Carefully dice fresh shrimp into small, uniform pieces using a sharp knife, ensuring each piece is roughly similar in size for consistent cooking.
- Combine the chopped shrimp with creamy mayonnaise, richly melted unsalted butter, finely minced garlic, thinly sliced green onions, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Select a high-quality ciabatta or baguette, slicing it horizontally or into 1-inch thick pieces to create an ideal base for the seafood topping.
- Generously spread the prepared shrimp mixture across the bread surface, making sure to cover edge to edge for maximum flavor distribution.
- Transfer the prepared toast to the prepared baking sheet, positioning them evenly to ensure uniform heating and crisp texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, watching carefully until the edges turn golden brown and the top develops a crispy, appetizing appearance.
- Remove from the oven and garnish immediately with delicately chopped fresh basil leaves, adding a vibrant herbal note to the rich seafood toast.
- Serve piping hot, allowing guests to experience the perfect combination of crunchy bread and succulent shrimp mixture.
Notes
- Elevate your appetizer game with this crispy, flavor-packed shrimp toast that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy bite.
- Chopping shrimp finely ensures a smooth, even spread that clings perfectly to toasted bread without becoming mushy.
- Melted butter and mayonnaise create a rich, creamy base that helps bind the shrimp mixture and adds luxurious depth to each slice.
- Grated garlic and sliced scallions introduce sharp, aromatic notes that complement the sweet, delicate shrimp flavor beautifully.
- Toasting at high heat guarantees a golden, crunchy exterior while keeping the shrimp mixture tender and succulent inside.
- Garnishing with fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous finish that cuts through the richness and elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg