This toast is a quick and easy meal to make
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 1 pound peeled large shrimp, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon finely minced cilantro stems, plus a handful of cilantro leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 slices soft white bread, crusts removed, cut in half diagonally
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 fresh red chile, such as fresno, thinly sliced (or substitute red bell pepper)
Directions
  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound shrimp, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons cilantro stems, 4 finely minced garlic, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Step 2: Stir until combined. Gently flatten each slice of bread with your hands. In a large skillet, heat 1 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering-hot. Line a plate with paper towels and have nearby.
  3. Step 3: Spread 2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture all the way to the edges on one side of each slice of bread, then press a few cilantro leaves and chile slices into the shrimp so they stick. Working in batches, place the shrimp toasts filling-side down in the pan and cook until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip over, then cook on the other side until browned, another 2 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: Cut each shrimp toast in half again into smaller triangles, if you like, and serve warm with tangy cucumber salad.