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Crispy Sesame Shrimp Toast Recipe

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Crispy Sesame Shrimp Toast is a delightful appetizer featuring a savory shrimp paste spread between white bread slices, air-fried to golden perfection. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, this crunchy, flavorful snack is paired with a tangy and spicy dipping sauce made from Kewpie mayo, sriracha, lemon juice, and sesame oil, making it a perfect bite-sized treat for gatherings or a tasty snack.

Ingredients

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Shrimp Paste:

  • 10 ounces Shrimp (Fresh or properly thawed)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 2 stalks Green Onion (Minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (Toasted)
  • 1 egg white (For binding)
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch (For crispiness)

For Toast:

  • 4 slices White Bread (Crusts trimmed)

Dipping Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar (For balancing)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • A pinch Salt (To taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Shrimp Paste: Pat dry the shrimp thoroughly to remove any excess moisture for better binding. Mince the shrimp until it reaches a paste-like consistency. In a mixing bowl, combine the minced shrimp with 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon white pepper, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, minced garlic, minced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, egg white, and corn starch. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to form a cohesive paste.
  2. Assemble the Sandwiches: Trim the crusts off all white bread slices carefully. Take one slice and spread an even layer of the shrimp paste over the bread. Top with another slice of bread to form a sandwich. Repeat this process for all bread slices, ensuring each sandwich has a generous shrimp paste layer.
  3. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to preheat at 375°F (190°C) and allow it to warm up for about 5 minutes. This step ensures the sandwiches will cook evenly and become crispy.
  4. Air Fry the Shrimp Toast: Place the prepared shrimp toast sandwiches into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook for 6 minutes at 375°F, then carefully flip each sandwich and cook for another 6 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
  5. Slice and Serve: Remove the cooked shrimp toast from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute on a wire rack to retain crispness. Slice each sandwich into quarters for easy serving. Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing Kewpie mayo, sriracha, granulated sugar, sesame oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Serve the crispy sesame shrimp toast with the spicy mayo dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Ensure shrimp is thoroughly dried before mincing to avoid soggy shrimp toast.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha in the dipping sauce according to your spice preference.
  • To toast the sesame seeds, dry roast them in a pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant for best flavor.
  • You can use regular mayonnaise if Kewpie mayo is unavailable, though Kewpie adds a richer flavor.
  • For extra crispiness, consider brushing the assembled sandwiches lightly with oil before air frying.
  • Leftovers can be stored refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer for maintaining crispiness.

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