Serves 32
30 min
Shrimp Toasts
Recipe GLPR2e18b164012950
Crispy pan-fried bread slices topped with a creamy shrimp mixture featuring fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and green onions. These golden toasts are an elegant appetizer or light main course, combining succulent shrimp with aromatic seasonings and a rich, smooth filling.
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Ingredients
1 pound Peeled shrimp
¼ cup Green onions, minced
2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Jalapeño pepper, minced
1 Egg white
1 teaspoon Salt
½ cup Heavy cream
¼ pound Cream cheese, cut into pieces
13 slices Brioche or white bread slices, crusts removed
Vegetable oil or clarified butter, for frying
Directions
Place the shrimp, green onions, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, egg white, and salt into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
Add the cream cheese pieces to the food processor and pulse several times until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the shrimp mixture.
Pour in the heavy cream and pulse gently just until the cream is incorporated. Do not over-process, as this can affect the texture of the filling.
Spread approximately 2 heaping tablespoons of the shrimp mixture onto each bread slice, spreading it evenly to all edges and creating a smooth, level top.
Heat 4 inches of vegetable oil or clarified butter in a large heavy pot to 360°F.
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully place the shrimp toasts into the hot oil, shrimp-mixture side down first. Fry for approximately 1 minute until the bottom is golden brown.
Using a slotted utensil, carefully flip each toast and fry the bread side for approximately 1 minute until golden and crispy.
Transfer the finished toasts to paper towels to drain excess oil. Cut each slice diagonally in half and serve immediately while still warm and crispy.
