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How to Make Daddy's Shrimp Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp toast is a classic Chinese dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a delicious and savory appetizer that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a dinner party or a casual night in. This recipe for Daddy's Shrimp Toast is a special one, as it comes with a personal touch from a beloved family member.

The recipe has been passed down through the generations, with each family member adding their own little twist to make it their own. Daddy's Shrimp Toast is a dish that ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely minced
  • ½ medium yellow onion, minced
  • ½ cup finely chopped water chestnuts (Optional)
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery (Optional)
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup cooked crabmeat
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 5 drops soy sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • 2 cups oil for frying
  • 8 thick slices white bread

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Make the shrimp paste: Mix shrimp, onion, water chestnuts, celery, and green onion together in a mixing bowl. Stir in crabmeat, egg, parsley, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Make the dipping sauce: Whisk soy sauce, parsley, water, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  • Make the toast: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread each slice bread with a thick layer of shrimp paste, pressing gently so it sticks to bread.
  • Working in batches, fry bread, paste-side down, in hot oil until golden and shrimp is pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until bread is golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
  • Slice shrimp toasts diagonally and serve with dipping sauce.

    • Nutrition

    666 cal.

    • Total Fat: 59g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 817mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 221mg

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