Description
Crispy golden shrimp toast brings classic Chinese appetizer magic to home kitchens. Perfectly toasted bread topped with succulent shrimp mixture offers you a delightful culinary journey through authentic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup (115 g) mayonnaise
- 1 small baguette (or 8–10 slices French bread)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bread Preparation: Slice baguette into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly. Brush each slice with melted butter to achieve golden, crisp texture.
- Seafood Mixture Creation: Blend finely chopped shrimp with mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Incorporate minced garlic, green onions, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix until ingredients are thoroughly combined and harmonious.
- Assembly and Topping: Spread shrimp mixture evenly across bread slices, completely covering surface. Generously sprinkle additional mozzarella or Parmesan cheese for enhanced richness and depth of flavor.
- Baking Process: Position oven rack in middle position and preheat to 375F (190C). Bake toast for 12-15 minutes until shrimp turns opaque and cheese melts into bubbling, golden crust. Activate broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve extra crispiness, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Finishing and Serving: Remove from oven and allow brief resting period. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and aromatic freshness. Plate immediately with lemon wedges or complementary dipping sauces like sweet chili or marinara to enhance overall flavor experience.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bread: Pat shrimp dry before chopping to remove excess moisture, ensuring crisp toast texture and preventing bread from becoming wet.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use room temperature cheese for smoother, more even melting and better coverage across the shrimp toast surface.
- Shrimp Preparation Hack: Finely chop shrimp or pulse briefly in food processor for consistent texture and easier spreading on bread slices.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular bread with gluten-free options or use cauliflower toast for low-carb variations without compromising delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 836 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg