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Sesame Shrimp Toasts

3.2

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 48 hors d'oeuvres

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 large egg white
2 scallions, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 pound shrimp, shelled and if desired deveined
12 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts discarded
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
about 6 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a food processor blend sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, egg white, scallions, garlic, gingerroot, and salt. Add shrimp and pulse until mixture is like paste but not completely smooth.

    Step 2

    Divide mixture among bread slices, spreading it evenly to edges, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut each bread slice into 4 triangles.

    Step 3

    In a 6-quart heavy saucepan heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 350°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and fry shrimp toasts in batches, coated sides down first, about 1 minute on each side, or until golden. Transfer shrimp toasts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and serve warm.

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